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Boundary Delimitation
BD001
Delimitation of constituencies
Question: Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: The National Election Code, Title 9, Section 111: http://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/code/title09/T09_Ch03.htm
Verified: 2025/03/28
BD003
Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question: On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s):
a . "Equality" of population e . Geographic size of district f . Communities of interest/cultural concerns
Comments:
Source: The National Election Code, Title 9: http://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/code/title09/T09_Ch03.htm
Constitution, article 10: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Micronesia_1990
Verified: 2025/03/28
BD005
Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question: The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s):
a . Legislature (1st chamber)
Comments: The congress is responsible for drawing electoral boundaries.
Source: The National Election Code, Title 9: http://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/code/title09/T09_Ch03.htm
Verified: 2025/03/28
Electoral Systems
ES001
Head of State
Question: How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s):
a . Head of State is the Head of Government d . Indirectly elected by legislature
Comments: Art. 10, Sec. 1: The executive power of the national government is vested in the President of the Federated States of Micronesia. He is elected by Congress for a term of four years by a majority vote of all the members.
Art. 10, Sec. 3. a.: [The President]is head of state of the Federated States of Micronesia;
Source: Constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia Art. 10, Section 1 and 3: http://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/constitution/article10.htm
Verified: 2025/03/28
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
c . Indirectly elected by legislature/chosen by parliament
Comments: Art. 10, Sec. 1: The executive power of the national government is vested in the President of the Federated States of Micronesia. He is elected by Congress for a term of four years by a majority vote of all the members. He may not serve for more than 2 consecutive terms.
Source: Constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia Art. 10, Section 1:
http://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/constitution/article10.htm
Verified: 2025/03/28
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: Art. 10, Sec. 1: The executive power of the national government is vested in the President of the Federated States of Micronesia.
Source: Constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia Art. 10: http://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/constitution/article10.htm
Verified: 2025/03/28
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
a . One chamber
Comments: Art. 9, Sec. 1: The legislative power of the national government is vested in the Congress of the Federated States of Micronesia.
Source: Constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia Article. 9, Section 1: http://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/constitution/article9.htm
Verified: 2025/03/28
ES005
Electoral System (Chamber 1)
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
a . Plurality (FPTP)
Comments: A plurality system in single member constituencies is used in parliamentary elections. A state may provide that one of its seats is set aside for a traditional leader who shall be chosen as provided by statute for a 2-year term, in lieu of one representative elected on the basis of population. The number of congressional districts shall be reduced and reapportioned accordingly.
Source: Constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia Article. 9, Section 8, 10, and 11: http://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/constitution/article9.htm
Verified: 2025/03/28
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: Electoral law outlined in the constitution Article 6 and 9, also governed by detailed electoral codes.
Source: Constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia Art. 6; Art. 9, Section 8, 9, 10, 11: http://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/constitution/constitution.htm
The National Election Code: http://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/code/
Verified: 2025/03/28
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections
Comments: Only national election is mentioned in the constitution.
Source: Constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia Art. 6; Art. 9, Section 8, 9, 10, 11: http://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/constitution/constitution.htm
The National Election Code: http://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/code/
Verified: 2025/03/28
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
a . Voting is voluntary
Comments: Eligible Voters:
Every Citizen of the Federated States of Micronesia is eligible to vote in a National Election if he or she has fulfilled the following requirements:
(1) is 18 years of age or older on the day of the election;
(2) is a resident or domiciliary of the State of Kosrae, Pohnpei, Chuuk, or Yap and a registered voter therein for at least 30 days immediately preceding the election;
(3) is not currently under a judgment of mental incompetency or insanity;
(4) is not currently under parole, probation, or sentence for any felony for which he or she has been convicted by any court of the Federated States of Micronesia, the Trust Territory, or any court within the jurisdiction of the United States; and
(5) is not currently disqualified to vote under section 305 of this title.
Source: Constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia Art. 6, Section 1: http://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/constitution/constitution.htm
The National Election Code, Title. 9, Section 102: http://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/code/title09/T09_Ch01.htm
Verified: 2025/03/28
LF007
Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question: What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
b . EMB
Comments: A petition for recount may be filed by any candidate in an election who believes that there was fraud or error committed in the casting, canvassing, or return of the votes cast at said election. The petition shall be filed with the National Election Director.
Source: The National Election Code, Title 9, Section 901 (1): http://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/code/title09/T09_Ch09.htm
Verified: 2025/03/28
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: The National Election Director shall have responsibility for the overall supervision and administration of all National Elections, and shall perform such duties as are prescribed by law.
Source: The National Election Code, Title 9, Section 302: http://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/code/title09/T09_Ch03.htm
Verified: 2025/03/28
EM004
EMB budget determined by
Question: The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature
Comments: Within one year prior to a general election, or 40 days prior to a special election, Congress shall appropriate a sum adequate to defray the administrative and contingent expenses of conducting National Elections as provided by this title.
Source: The National Election Code, Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 107: http://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/code/title09/T9_Ch1_2014.html#107
The Budget Procedures Act of 1981, Chapter 1, Section 103: http://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/code/title55/T55_Ch01.htm
Verified: 2025/03/28
EM005
EMB expenditures controlled by
Question: The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s):
h . No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2025/03/28
EM006
Term of EMB members
Question: The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
Answer:
d . Other
Comments: Title 9. Section 302/1/b: The National Election Director shall serve until resignation, or until removed from office upon a determination by the President that such removal is necessary. An appointment of a successor shall then be made by the President with the advice and consent of the Congress.
Title 9. Section 302/2/b: National election commissioners shall serve for a term of four years, which term shall commence upon appointment, subject to removal by the President for cause; provided, that they shall be employed full-time and compensated pursuant to employment contracts during their four-year terms only for such period(s) of time as deemed necessary by the National Election Director for the purpose of preparing for and administering an upcoming National Election.
Source: The National Election Code, Title 9, Chapter 3, Section 302: http://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/code/title09/T9_Ch3_2014.html
Verified: 2025/03/28
EM012
Electoral Management model
Question: What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer:
a . Governmental
Comments: The President shall appoint one National Election Director with the advice and consent of the Congress.
The National Election Director shall have the responsibility for the overall supervision and administration of all National Elections.
Source: The National Election Code, Title 9, Chapter 3, Section 302 and Section 303: http://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/code/title09/T9_Ch3_2014.html
Verified: 2025/03/28
EM013
Number of EMB members
Question: The EMB is composed of:
Answer:
a . 1 - 10 members (specify)
Comments: Title 9, Sect 302/2/a: The President shall appoint a national election commissioner for each of the four States with the advice and consent of Congress.
Source: The National Election Code, Title 9, Chapter 3, Section 302: http://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/code/title09/T9_Ch3_2014.html
Verified: 2025/03/28
EM014
Membership based on
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer:
e . No Information Available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2025/03/28
EM015
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s):
a . Head of State b . Head of Government e . Legislature
Comments: Sect. 302/1/a: The President shall appoint one National Election Director with the advice and consent of the Congress.
Sect. 302/2/a: The President shall appoint a national election commissioner for each of the four States with the advice and consent of Congress.
Source: The National Election Code, Title 9, Chapter 3, Section 302: http://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/code/title09/T9_Ch3_2014.html
Verified: 2025/03/28
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):
m . No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2025/03/28
VE002
Frequency of voter education programs
Question: At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer:
d . No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2025/03/28
VE003
National civic education
Question: Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
Answer(s):
m . No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2025/03/28
Voter Registration
VR001
Voting age
Question: What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer:
c . 18
Comments: Every citizen of the Federated States of Micronesia is eligible to vote in a National Election if he or she has fulfilled the following requirements: (2) is 18 years of age or older on the day of the election.
Source: The National Election Code, Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 103: http://fsmlaw.org/fsm/code/title09/T9_Ch1_2014.html#103
Verified: 2025/03/28
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 e . Other
Comments: Every Citizen of the Federated States of Micronesia is eligible to vote in a National Election if he or she has fulfilled the following requirements:
(1) is living;
(2) is 18 years of age or older on the day of the election;
(3) is a Resident of a State;
(4) has been a Registered Voter for at least 30 days immediately preceding Election Day;
(5) is not currently under a judgment of mental incompetency or insanity; and
(6) is not currently under parole, probation, or sentence for any felony for which he or she has been convicted by any court of the Federated States of Micronesia.
Source: The National Election Code, Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 103: http://fsmlaw.org/fsm/code/title09/T9_Ch1_2014.html#103
Verified: 2025/03/28
VR004
Authority responsible for voter registration
Question: Which is the authority responsible for the registration of voters for national elections?
Answer:
a . Central Government Department (specify)
Comments: The National Election Director have responsibility to maintain, update and preserve the National Voter Register;
Each national election commissioner, subject to the authority of the National Election Director, have responsibility to register voters for National Elections.
Source: The National Election Code, Title 9, Chapter 3, Section 303 (5) and 304 (5): http://fsmlaw.org/fsm/code/title09/T9_Ch3_2014.html
Verified: 2025/03/28
VR008
Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Question: Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: No person shall be entitled to vote in any National Election, or to be listed upon the National Voter Register, or upon any Signature List, who fails to register to vote with the National Election Office or State Election Office at least 30 days prior to Election Day.
Source: The National Election Code, Title 9, Chapter 4, Section 402 (1): http://fsmlaw.org/fsm/code/title09/T9_Ch4_2014.html
Verified: 2025/03/28
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):
h . Not applicable
Comments: There are no political parties in the FSM.
Source: The National Election Code, Title 9, Ch. 2, Section 202: http://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/code/title09/T9_Ch2_2014.html
Verified: 2025/03/28
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 f . Registration j . Other
Comments: To be eligible for election as a Member of the Congress, a person shall:
(1) have attained the age of 30 years by Election Day;
(2) be a Resident of the State from which he or she is seeking election on Election Day and for at least five years prior to that date;
(3) be a Citizen of the Federated States of Micronesia on Election Day and for at least 15 years prior to that date;
(4) not be under a judgment of mental incompetency or insanity; and
(5) not have been convicted of a felony by a State or National Court of the Federated States of Micronesia or its predecessor Government of the Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands.
Constitutional Amendment on Eligibility to Run for Congress was passed and ratified in 2023 which slightly modifies eligibility to only those who are citizens by birth are eligible to become a Senator in Congress
Source: Constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia, Art. 9, Section 9: http://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/constitution/constitution.htm
The National Election Code, Title 9, Ch. 2, Section 201, 202: http://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/code/title09/T9_Ch2_2014.html
https://gov.fm/all-nine-proposed-amendments-to-the-fsm-constitution-for-the-july-2023-referendum/
https://gov.fm/president-simina-issues-presidential-proclamation-for-the-amendments-to-the-constitution-of-the-federated-states-of-micronesia/
Verified: 2025/03/28
PC008
Independent candidates
Question: Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s):
e . In both presidential and legislative elections
Comments: The President and Vice President may be elected only after the Congress is fully organized. To be eligible for the office of the President and Vice President, a Member must be a member of Congress for a four-year term, and shall also have been a resident for at least 15 years and a Citizen by birth of the Federated States of Micronesia.
Source: The National Election Code, Ch. 2, Section 201, 202, 206: http://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/code/title09/T9_Ch2_2014.html
Constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia, Art. 9, Section 9; Art. 10, Section 4: http://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/constitution/constitution.htm
Verified: 2025/03/28
PC012
Public funding of parties
Question: Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s):
a . No
Comments: There are no political parties and no provision regulating candidates' funding.
Source: FSM, Title 9 "National elections", The National Election Code: http://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/code/indexcode2014.html
Verified: 2025/03/28
PC015
Question: What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments: There are no political parties and no provision regulating candidates' funding.
Source: FSM, Title 9 "National elections", The National Election Code: http://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/code/indexcode2014.html
Verified: 2025/03/28
PC017
Question: Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments: There are no political parties and no provision regulating candidates' funding.
Source: FSM, Title 9 "National elections", The National Election Code: http://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/code/indexcode2014.html
Verified: 2025/03/28
Vote Counting
VC004
Votes are sorted/counted at
Question: Following the close of the voting, where are the votes first sorted and counted?
Answer:
c . Special counting centres
Comments: After all voting is completed, all ballot boxes shall be secured and locked. The locked boxes and all other supplies provided to the Polling Places by the national election commissioner shall be collected by election officials and delivered to the national election commissioner of the State concerned;
The National Election Director, upon the recommendation of the national election commissioner of the relevant State, shall establish counting and tabulation committees in each State.
Source: The National Election Code, Title 9, Chapter 7, Section 709, 710 (1): http://fsmlaw.org/fsm/code/title09/T9_Ch7_2014.html#709
Verified: 2025/03/28
VC011
When are ballots recounted?
Question: Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s):
d . By request
Comments: (1) A petition for a recount may be filed by any candidate who believes that there was fraud or error committed in the canvassing, casting or return of votes in a National Election.
(2) If a candidate believes that there was fraud or error committed in the canvassing, casting or return of votes in a National Election which cannot be corrected by recount, a candidate may petition for a revote, either in a Congressional Election District as a whole, or in the portion thereof where the fraud or error took place.
(3) Any other petition challenging the acceptability of a vote, or votes may be filed by any Registered Voter who believes that there was fraud or error committed in the canvassing, casting or return of votes in a National Election. A petition under this subsection shall include a petition by a candidate challenging a decision of the National Election Director made under subsection 303(10) of this title.
Source: The National Election Code, Title 9, Chapter 8, Section 801: http://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/code/title09/T9_Ch8_2014.html
Verified: 2025/03/28
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):
a . Equal regardless of size of party and previous performance
Comments: National Election Code, Ch. 1, Sect. 109:
(1) If any broadcast or print media, either public or private, permits a candidate in a National Election, or his or her supporters, to use its facilities or publications, it shall afford access on an equal basis to all opposing candidates, or their supporters, without censorship. No obligation is imposed under this section upon any broadcast or print media to allow the use of its facilities or publications by any candidate in a National Election. Appearance by, or mention of, a candidate in any bona fide news story or interview shall not be deemed to be use of a broadcast facility or publication within the meaning of this section.
(2) All broadcast and print media carrying campaign advertisements shall clearly identify each campaign advertisement and shall indicate the candidate, or supporters of the candidate, responsible for the advertisement.
(3) No broadcast or print media shall permit use of its facilities or publications by any candidate in a National Election, or his or her supporters, on Election Day.
Source: The National Election Code, Title 9, Chapter 1, Section 109: http://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/code/title09/T9_Ch1_2014.html#109
Verified: 2025/03/28
ME059
Television debates
Question: Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s):
d . No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2025/03/28
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: 2025/03/28
ME080
Question: Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer:
d . Not applicable
Comments: No political party in FSM
Source: FSM, Title 9 "National elections", The National Election Code: http://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/code/indexcode2014.html
Verified: 2025/03/28
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: Constitution, Art. 1, Sec. 3.: Territory may be added to the Federated States of Micronesia upon approval of Congress, and by vote of the inhabitants of the area, if any, and by vote of the people of the Federated States of Micronesia.
Constitution, Art. 14:
Sect. 1. An amendment to this Constitution may be proposed by a constitutional convention, popular initiative, or Congress in a manner provided by law.
Sect. 2. At least every 10 years, Congress shall submit to the voters the question: "Shall there be a convention to revise or amend the Constitution?". If a majority of ballots cast upon the question is in the affirmative, delegates to the convention shall be chosen no later than the next regular election, unless Congress provides for the selection of delegates earlier at a special election.
Source: Constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia Art. 1, Section 3; Art. 14: http://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/constitution/constitution.htm
Direct Democracy Database, IDEA, https://www.idea.int/data-tools/data/country?country=145&database_theme=309
Verified: 2025/03/28
DD003
Mandatory referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments:
Source: Direct Democracy Database, IDEA, https://www.idea.int/data-tools/data/country?country=145&database_theme=309
Verified: 2025/03/28
DD004
Optional referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Optional Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Direct Democracy Database, IDEA, https://www.idea.int/data-tools/data/country?country=145&database_theme=309
Verified: 2025/03/28
DD005
Citizens' Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: Constitutional amendments can be proposed by a citizens' initiative.
Source: Constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia Art. 14, Section 1: http://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/constitution/constitution.htm
Direct Democracy Database, IDEA, https://www.idea.int/data-tools/data/country?country=145&database_theme=309
Verified: 2025/03/28
DD006
Agenda Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source: Direct Democracy Database, IDEA, https://www.idea.int/data-tools/data/country?country=145&database_theme=309
Verified: 2025/03/28
DD007
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer:
c . No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2025/03/28
DD129
Question: Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer:
b . Sometimes binding
Comments: Territory may be added to the Federated States of Micronesia upon approval of Congress, and by vote of the inhabitants of the area, if any, and by vote of the people of the Federated States of Micronesia. If the territory is to become part of an existing state, approval of the state legislature is required.
Source: Constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia Art. 1, Section 3; Art. 14, Section 2: http://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/constitution/constitution.htm
Verified: 2025/03/28
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: An amendment to this Constitution may be proposed by a constitutional convention, popular initiative, or Congress in a manner provided by law.
Source: Constitution of the Federated States of Micronesia Art. 1, Section 3; Art. 14: http://www.fsmlaw.org/fsm/constitution/constitution.htm
Verified: 2025/03/28
DD131
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer:
c . No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2025/03/28
Voting Operations
VO003
Electors vote at
Question: Where can electors vote?
Answer(s):
b . At any polling station in the same voting district
Comments:
Source: Decree No. 14 of 2002 on Exercising Political Rights: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/mideast/BH/bahrain-law-by-decree-on-exercising-political/view
Verified: 2025/03/28
VO004
Voting outside the country is permitted for
Question: Who can vote from outside the country?
Answer(s):
c . Citizens outside the country (including those on vacation)
Comments: Any citizen eligible voter registered in the voters schedule living abroad has the right to cast his vote in referendum or election in the normal procedure or through electronic means according to the directives of the Minister of Justice and Islamic Affairs. They can vote in the Embassies, Consulates, or Diplomatic Mission.
Source: Decree No. 14 of 2002 on Exercising Political Rights, art. 25: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/mideast/BH/bahrain-law-by-decree-on-exercising-political/view
Verified: 2025/03/28
VO005
Locations for voting outside of the country
Question: If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
Answer(s):
a . Embassies b . Consulates
Comments: Any citizen registered in the voters schedule living abroad has the right to cast his vote in referendum or election in the normal procedure or through electronic means according to the directives of the Minister of Justice and Islamic Affairs. They can elect in the Embassies, Consulates, or Diplomatic Mission.
Source: Decree No. 14 of 2002 on Exercising Political Rights, art. 25: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/mideast/BH/bahrain-law-by-decree-on-exercising-political/view
Verified: 2025/03/28
VO011
Voting method
Question: How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s):
a . Manually marking of ballots
Comments: The vote is carried out by ticking a prepared ballot in a special voting room.
Source: Decree No. 14 of 2002 on Exercising Political Rights, art. 23: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/mideast/BH/bahrain-law-by-decree-on-exercising-political/view
Verified: 2025/03/28
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