Info
Boundary Delimitation
BD001
Delimitation of constituencies
Question: Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: The Bahamas shall be divided into thirty-eight constituencies or such greater number as may be provided for by an Order made by the Governor-General.
Source: Bahamas Constitution: Art. 68.
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Bahamas_2002?lang=en
(2017)
Verified: 2017/03/27
BD003
Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question: On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s):
a . "Equality" of population b . Respecting natural barriers e . Geographic size of district g . Other
Comments: ...the number of voters entitled to vote for the purposes of electing every member of the House of Assembly shall, so far as is reasonably practicable, be the same and the need to take account of special consideration such as the needs of sparsely populated areas, the practicably of elected members maintaining contact with electors in such areas, size, physical features,natural boundaries and geographical isolation.
Source: Constitution: Art. 70 (2)
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Bahamas_2002?lang=en
(2017)
Verified: 2017/03/27
BD005
Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question: The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s):
c . Executive d . Boundary Commission
Comments: The Constituencies Commission comprises a membership of five persons as mandated by Section 69 of The Bahamas Constitution, namely: Speaker of The House of Assembly; a justice of the Supreme Court; and three members of parliament (Two nominated by the Prime Minister and one nominated by the Leader Of The Opposition). The Constituencies Commission is required to submit its report to the Governor General who then causes the same to be put before The House Of Assembly for approval.
Source: Constitution: Art. 69.
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Bahamas_2002?lang=en
(2017)
Verified: 2017/03/27
Electoral Systems
ES001
Head of State
Question: How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s):
f . Inherited monarchy with a Governor appointed by the Monarch
Comments: Governor-General of The Bahamas is appointed by Her Majesty the Queen of England, holds office during Her Majesty's pleasure and is the representative of the monarchy.
Source: The Constitution of the Commonwealth of Bahamas, Sections 32 & 71
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Bahamas_2002?lang=en
(2017)
Verified: 2017/03/27
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
e . Appointed
Comments: The Governor General appoints as Prime Minister the member of the House of Assembly who is the leader of the party which commands the support of the majority of the members of that House, or if it appears to him that party does not have an undisputed leader in that House or that no party commands the support of such a majority, the member of the House of Assembly who, in his judgment, is most likely to command the support of the majority of members of that House.
Source: Constitution: Art. 73
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Bahamas_2002?lang=en (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/27
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: The executive authority is exercised on behalf of Her Majesty by the Governor General.
73. (1) Whenever there shall be occasion for the appointment of a Prime
Minister, the Governor-General shall appoint as Prime Minister-
(a) the member of the House of Assembly who is the leader of the
Party which commands the support of the majority of the members of that
House.
Source: Constitution: Sections 32,71 and 73
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Bahamas_2002?lang=en
(2017)
Verified: 2017/03/27
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
b . Two chambers
Comments: Senate: sixteen members appointed by the Governor General as follows: nine with the advice of the Prime Minister; four with the advice of the Leader of the Opposition; and three with the advice of the Prime Minister, after consultation with the Leader of the Opposition.
House of Assembly: 38 members elected by popular vote.
Source: Constitution: Art. 39 & 46.
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Bahamas_2002?lang=en (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/27
ES005
Electoral System (Chamber 1)
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
a . Plurality (FPTP)
Comments: The Bahamas shall be divided into thirty-eight constituencies or such greater number as may be provided for by an Order made by the Governor-General in accordance with the provisions of Article 70 of this Constitution and each such constituency shall return one member to the House or Assembly.
Source: Constitution: Art. 68 & 70.
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Bahamas_2002?lang=en (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/27
Legislative Framework
LF001
Status of Electoral Law
Question: What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Part of Constitution b . Separate legislation
Comments: Articles 67-70 of the Constitution of the Bahamas sets the conditions for elections, the number of constituencies and the establishment of a Constituencies Commission. All other laws relating to the elections are established in separate legislation known as the Bahamas Parliamentary Elections Act of 1992.
Source: Constitution of the Bahamas, Art. 67-70
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Bahamas_2002?lang=en (2017)
Bahamas Parliamentary Elections Act
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BS/bahamas-parliamentary-elections-act-2012/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/27
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections
Comments: The act covers Parliamentary Elections.
Source: Parliamentary Elections Act 1992
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BS/bahamas-parliamentary-elections-act-2012/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/27
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
a . Voting is voluntary
Comments:
Source: Parliamentary Elections Act Article 8,9:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BS/bahamas-parliamentary-elections-act-2012/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/27
LF007
Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question: What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
c . Specially Appointed/Elected Electoral Tribunal
Comments: An Election Court, constituted for each electoral process and consisting of two Justices to the Supreme Court appointed by the Chief Justice have jurisdiction to hear and determine any question related to the election of the members of the House of Assembly.
Source: Constitution of the Bahamas, Art. 51.
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Bahamas_2002?lang=en (2017)
Electoral Law, Art. 80.
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BS/bahamas-parliamentary-elections-act-2012/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/27
Electoral Management
EM002
Responsibility of national EMB
Question: Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s):
a . National level
Comments:
Source: Parliamentary Elections Act
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BS/bahamas-parliamentary-elections-act-2012/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/27
EM004
EMB budget determined by
Question: The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature h . No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2017/03/27
EM005
EMB expenditures controlled by
Question: The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s):
d . A national government department h . No information available
Comments:
Source: Constitution 70A: Establishment of Office and Functions of Parliamentary Commissioner
Verified: 2017/03/27
EM006
Term of EMB members
Question: The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
Answer:
c . For an unspecified period
Comments:
Source: Parliamentary Elections Act, Art 12
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BS/bahamas-parliamentary-elections-act-2012/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/27
EM012
Electoral Management model
Question: What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer:
b . Independent
Comments:
Source: Electoral Management Design: The International IDEA Handbook (http://www.idea.int/publications/emd/upload/EMD_Annex_A.pdf)
Verified: 2009/10/29
EM013
Number of EMB members
Question: The EMB is composed of:
Answer:
a . 1 - 10 members (specify)
Comments: Parliamentary Commissioner and Deputy Parliamentary Commissioner
Source: Parliamentary Elections Act, art 12
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BS/bahamas-parliamentary-elections-act-2012/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/27
EM014
Membership based on
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer:
b . Expertise
Comments:
Source: Parliamentary Elections Act, art 12
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BS/bahamas-parliamentary-elections-act-2012/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/27
EM015
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s):
a . Head of State i . Other
Comments: The Parliamentary Commissioner is appointed by the Governor-General acting in accordance with the advice of the Public Service Commission
Source: Parliamentary Elections Act, art. 12
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BS/bahamas-parliamentary-elections-act-2012/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/27
Voter Education
VE001
Information campaigns performed by
Question: Who conducts information campaigns for national elections (informing where, when and how to register and/or vote)?
Answer(s):
a . National Electoral Management Body
Comments: The electoral management body is constituted only for the purposes and duration of each election. Information sources are available online from the elections board for a certain amount of time before the election and for the duration of the elections cycle.
Source: Constitution of The Bahamas, Art. 51
Verified: 2017/03/27
VE002
Frequency of voter education programs
Question: At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer:
b . Election time only
Comments: The electoral management body is constituted only for the purposes and duration of each election. Information sources are available online from the elections board for a certain amount of time before the election and for the duration of the elections cycle.
Source: Constitution of The Bahamas, Art. 51
Verified: 2012/05/30
VE003
National civic education
Question: Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
Answer(s):
b . Yes, conducted by the National Electoral Management Body
Comments: The electoral management body is constituted only for the purposes and duration of each election. Information sources are available online from the elections board for a certain amount of time before the election and for the duration of the elections cycle.
Source: Constitution of The Bahamas, Art. 51
www.bahamaselections.com
Verified: 2017/03/27
Voter Registration
VR001
Voting age
Question: What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer:
c . 18
Comments: Subject to the provisions of this Part, a person shall be entitled to be registered as a voter for a constituency if s/he is 18 years of age.
Source: Parliamentary Elections Act (1992), Art. 8(a)
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BS/bahamas-parliamentary-elections-act-2012/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/27
VR002
Other voting requirements
Question: Beyond age, what other qualifications exist for registering to vote and voting in the national elections?
Answer(s):
a . Citizenship b . Period of Residence
Comments: Residence in the Bahamas is required as a qualification for voting unless specified otherwise (i.e. residence for study abroad or employment abroad)
Source: Parliamentary Elections Act (1992), Art. 8-10
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BS/bahamas-parliamentary-elections-act-2012/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/27
VR004
Authority responsible for voter registration
Question: Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
Answer:
d . Election Management Body (specify)
Comments: A parliamentary commissioner (appointed by the Governor General acting in accordance with the advice of the Public Service Commission) is the principal officer of the Parliamentary Registration Department.
Source: Parliamentary Elections Act (1992), Art. 12 (2)
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BS/bahamas-parliamentary-elections-act-2012/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/27
VR008
Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Question: Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: However, persons must be registered in order to be able to vote.
Source: Parliamentary Elections Act (1992), Art. 9
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BS/bahamas-parliamentary-elections-act-2012/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/27
Parties and Candidates
PC001
Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 1)
Question: What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
g . No information available
Comments: There are no provisions in the law regarding the registration of political parties in order to participate in an election.
Source:
Verified: 2017/03/27
PC003
Registration requirements for candidates (Chamber 1)
Question: What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 1)?
Answer(s):
a . Age b . Citizenship d . Residence
Comments: Candidates for election must be above the age of 21, have resided in The Bahamas for at least one year prior to their nomination for candidacy. In addition, they may not be a judge of the Supreme Court or Court of Appeal, a substantive public officer (including temporary), a member of the armed forces, a staff member of the Governor General or an employee of the Ministry of Tourism. Elections officials and senators are also excluded.
Other clauses exclude citizens of a foreign country, any bankrupted individual, an individual of unsound mind under any law in force or an individual sentenced to death or imprisonment for a period exceeding twelve months.
Source: Constitution, Art. 47-48
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Bahamas_2002?lang=en (2017)
Parliamentary Elections Act (1992), Art.6
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BS/bahamas-parliamentary-elections-act-2012/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/27
PC008
Independent candidates
Question: Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s):
c . In legislative elections (Chamber 1)
Comments: Nomination or endorsement by a political party is not necessary for election to the legislature.
Source: Electoral Law, Art. 36
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BS/bahamas-parliamentary-elections-act-2012/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/27
PC012
Public funding of parties
Question: Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s):
a . No e . No information available
Comments: There are no provisions in the law related to the register and rights of political parties.
Source:
Verified: 2017/03/27
PC015
Question: What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s):
f . No information available
Comments: There are no provisions in the law related to the register and rights of political parties.
Source:
Verified: 2017/03/27
PC017
Question: Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer:
b . No
Comments: No provisions on the electoral legislation.
Source:
Verified: 2017/03/27
Vote Counting
VC004
Votes are sorted/counted at
Question: Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
Answer:
a . The polling stations
Comments: The ballots are counted by the presiding officer at the polling station where they were casted.
Source: Electoral Law, Art. 65
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BS/bahamas-parliamentary-elections-act-2012/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/27
VC011
When are ballots recounted?
Question: Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s):
b . Always recounted
Comments: Upon a re-count the returning officer shall in the presence of such of the candidates or their election agents as are present
Source: Electoral Law, Art. 66
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BS/bahamas-parliamentary-elections-act-2012/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/27
Media and Elections
ME037
Criteria for allocating free broadcast time
Question: What are the criteria for allocating free broadcast time and/or free printed advertisement space to political parties?
Answer(s):
h . No information available
Comments: Free broadcast time is not allocated to candidates of elections however any Minister responsible for relations with the Broadcasting Corporation of The
Bahamas may request a limit of 6 hours of time per week for free government use.
Source: International IDEA (2003) "Funding of Political Parties and Election Campaigns"
Bahamas Law on Broadcasting, Chapter 305 Art.12
http://www.idea.int/sites/default/files/publications/funding-of-political-parties-and-election-campaigns.pdf (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/27
ME059
Television debates
Question: Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s):
d . No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2017/03/27
ME062
Blackout period for release of opinion poll results.
Question: What is the blackout period, if any, during which results of pre-election opinion polls may not be released to the public?
Answer:
g . No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2017/03/27
ME080
Question: Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer:
c . No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2017/03/27
Direct Democracy
DD002
Direct Democracy Provisions (National Level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy Procedures at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: "(1) Subject to the provisions of this Article, Parliament may, bay an Act of Constitution: Parliament passed by both Houses, alter any of the provisions of this Constitution or (in so far as it forms part of the law of the Bahamas) any of the provisions of The Bahamas Independence Act, 1973. (2) In so far as it alters- [...] (ii) the Bill, after its passage through both Hose, has been submitted to the electors qualified to vote for the election of members of the House of Assembly and, on a vote in such manner as Parliament may prescribe the majority of the electors voting have approved the Bill. (3) In so far as it alters- (ii) the Bill, after its passage through both Houses has been submitted to the electors qualified to vote for the elections of members of the House of Assembly and, on a vote taken in such manner as Parliament may prescribe the majority of the electors voting have approved the Bill."
Constitution: "(1) A Bill shall not become law until the Governor-General has assented thereto in Her Majesty's behalf and has signed it in token of such assent. [...] (3) Any Bill to which Article 54(2) or (3) of this Constitution applies shall be presented to the Governor-General endorsed with certificates of the requisite majorities in accordance with whichever of those paragraphs applies to the Bill, and with a certificate of the Parliamentary Registrar that it has been approved by the majority of the electors voting on the Bill."
Constitutional Referendum Act:"(1) For the purpose of obtaining the approval of the electors qualified to vote in an election of members of the House of Assembly with respect to a Bill submitted to them, which Bill seeks to alter an Article of the Constitution specified in Article 54(2) or (3) of the Constitution or any of the provisions of The Bahamas Independence Act, 1973, a vote shall be taken by way of a referendum held in accordance with this Act. (2) The Governor-General may by proclamation appoint a day for the holding of a referendum, being a day not earlier than twenty-one days after the date of the proclamation. (3) The electors qualified to vote in a referendum shall be the electors who are qualified to vote as electors for the Election of members of the House of Assembly and for the purpose of referendum the register of voters prepared pursuant to section 13 of the Parliamentary Elections Act, 1992 shall be deemed to be closed ten days before the holding of the referendum."
Source: The Constitution of The Bahamas- Art.54 (2.ii and 3.ii) and 63 (3)
Constitutional Referendum Act- Art. 2
http://laws.bahamas.gov.bs/cms/images/LEGISLATION/PRINCIPAL/1977/1977-0016/ConstitutionalReferendumAct_1.pdf
"Direct Democracy: The International IDEA Handbook" (2008) (http://www.idea.int/publications/direct_democracy/index.cfm)
Verified: 2017/03/27
DD003
Mandatory referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: Constitution of the Bahamas: "(1) Subject to the provisions of this Article, Parliament may, bay an Act of Parliament passed by both Houses, alter any of the provisions of this Constitution or (in so far as it forms part of the law of the Bahamas) any of the provisions of The Bahamas Independence Act, 1973. (2) In so far as it alters- [...] (ii) the Bill, after its passage through both Hose, has been submitted to the electors qualified to vote for the election of members of the House of Assembly and, on a vote in such manner as Parliament may prescribe the majority of the electors voting have approved the Bill. (3) In so far as it alters- (ii) the Bill, after its passage through both Houses has been submitted to the electors qualified to vote for the elections of members of the House of Assembly and, on a vote taken in such manner as Parliament may prescribe the majority of the electors voting have approved the Bill."
C:63 "(1) A Bill shall not become law until the Governor-General has assented thereto in Her Majesty's behalf and has signed it in token of such assent. [...] (3) Any Bill to which Article 54(2) or (3) of this Constitution applies shall be presented to the Governor-General endorsed with certificates of the requisite majorities in accordance with whichever of those paragraphs applies to the Bill, and with a certificate of the Parliamentary Registrar that it has been approved by the majority of the electors voting on the Bill."
CRA:2 "(1) For the purpose of obtaining the approval of the electors qualified to vote in an election of members of the House of Assembly with respect to a Bill submitted to them, which Bill seeks to alter an Article of the Constitution specified in Article 54(2) or (3) of the Constitution or any of the provisions of The Bahamas Independence Act, 1973, a vote shall be taken by way of a referendum held in accordance with this Act. (2) The Governor-General may by proclamation appoint a day for the holding of a referendum, being a day not earlier than twenty-one days after the date of the proclamation. (3) The electors qualified to vote in a referendum shall be the electors who are qualified to vote as electors for the Election of members of the House of Assembly and for the purpose of referendum the register of voters prepared pursuant to section 13 of the Parliamentary Elections Act, 1992 shall be deemed to be closed ten days before the holding of the referendum."
Source: The Constitution of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas, Art. 54 (2.ii and 3.ii) and 63 (3)
Constitutional Referendum Act, Art. 2
http://laws.bahamas.gov.bs/cms/images/LEGISLATION/PRINCIPAL/1977/1977-0016/ConstitutionalReferendumAct_1.pdf
Verified: 2017/03/27
DD004
Optional referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Optional Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: The Constitution of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas (CCB)
Verified: 2017/03/27
DD005
Citizens' Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: The Constitution of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas (CCB)
http://laws.bahamas.gov.bs/cms/images/LEGISLATION/PRINCIPAL/1977/1977-0016/ConstitutionalReferendumAct_1.pdf
Verified: 2017/03/27
DD006
Agenda Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: The Constitution of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas (CCB)
http://laws.bahamas.gov.bs/cms/images/LEGISLATION/PRINCIPAL/1977/1977-0016/ConstitutionalReferendumAct_1.pdf
Verified: 2017/03/27
DD007
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: The Constitution of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas (CCB)
http://laws.bahamas.gov.bs/cms/images/LEGISLATION/PRINCIPAL/1977/1977-0016/ConstitutionalReferendumAct_1.pdf
Verified: 2017/03/27
DD129
Question: Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer:
a . Always binding
Comments: the Bill, after its passage through both Houses has been submitted to the electors qualified to vote for the elections of members of the House of Assembly and, on a vote taken in such manner as Parliament may prescribe the majority of the electors voting have approved the Bill.
Source: Constitution Article 54.2.b.ii
Verified: 2017/03/27
DD130
Question: Are the types of issues to vote upon in a referendum constitutional changes only, other issues only or both constitutional and other issues?
Answer:
a . Constitutional changes only
Comments: The Constitution Referendum Act applies only to those laws which are enacted within the constitution. The act is to provide for the manner in which a vote
shall be taken for the purpose of obtaining the approval of the electors with respect to a Bill which seeks to alter certain Articles of the Constitution of The Bahamas.
Source: Constitution Referendum Act (1977), Preamble.
http://laws.bahamas.gov.bs/cms/images/LEGISLATION/PRINCIPAL/1977/1977-0016/ConstitutionalReferendumAct_1.pdf
Verified: 2017/03/27
DD131
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: The Constitution of the Commonwealth of the Bahamas (CCB)
Verified: 2017/03/27
Voting Operations
VO003
Electors vote at
Question: Where can electors vote?
Answer(s):
a . At a specified polling station in the locality where they are registered at national elections
Comments: Only police officers and members of the Royal Bahamas Defense Force who will be on duty on election day may vote in advance in special places determined by the Parliamentary Commissioner.
Source: Parliamentary Elections Act (1992),Art. 53 and 54.
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BS/bahamas-parliamentary-elections-act-2012/view
Verified: 2017/03/27
VO004
Voting outside the country is permitted for
Question: Who can vote from outside the country?
Answer(s):
a . Outside the country voting is not permitted
Comments:
Source: Parliamentary Elections Act (1992)
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BS/bahamas-parliamentary-elections-act-2012/view
Verified: 2017/03/27
VO005
Locations for voting outside of the country
Question: If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
Answer(s):
h . Not applicable
Comments: Voting outside the country is not permitted.
Source: Parliamentary Elections Act (1992)
Verified: 2017/03/27
VO011
Voting method
Question: How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s):
a . Manually marking of ballots
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law, Art. 59.
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BS/bahamas-parliamentary-elections-act-2012/view (2017)
Verified: 2017/03/27
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