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Honduras Honduras

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Boundary Delimitation

BD001

Delimitation of constituencies
Question:Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments: The smallest unit used for electoral purposes, in terms of territory and population, is the Electoral Sector.
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral de Honduras”, art. 89: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-electoral-2021-con-reformas-2021/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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BD003

Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question:On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s): a. "Equality" of population
b. Respecting natural barriers
c. Compactness of constituencies
d. Conformity with local jurisdiction boundaries
Comments: The Electoral Sector is made up of a town or group of towns that amount to 100 or more citizens.
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral de Honduras”, art. 90: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-electoral-2021-con-reformas-2021/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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BD005

Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question:The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s): e. Electoral Management Body (EMB)
Comments: The Supreme Electoral Tribunal is responsible for drawing the boundaries. However, such changes are forbidden within 3 months before Election Day. An exception is done whenever an extraordinary event calls for it.
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral de Honduras”, art. 91: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-electoral-2021-con-reformas-2021/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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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
b. Directly elected in general elections (simple majority)
Comments: The President of the Republic shall be elected directly by the people, by a simple majority of votes. The election shall be announced by the Supreme Electoral Tribunal and, in default thereof, by the National Congress or by the Supreme Court of Justice.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República de Honduras (2009)", art. 235–237 & 245: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-constitucion-politica-de-1982-2021/ ; Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral de Honduras”, art. 77, 285: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-electoral-2021-con-reformas-2021/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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ES002

Head of Government
Question:How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer: a. Directly elected in general elections (simple majority)
Comments: The Head of State is at the same time Head of Government.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República de Honduras (2009)", art. 236 & 245: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-constitucion-politica-de-1982-2021/ ; Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral de Honduras”, art. 77, 285: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-electoral-2021-con-reformas-2021/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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ES003

President
Question:Does the country have a president?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments: The presidential term shall be four years and shall begin on the 27th day of January following the date on which the election was held.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República de Honduras (2009)", art. 237: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-constitucion-politica-de-1982-2021/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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ES004

Number of Chambers
Question:The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer: a. One chamber
Comments: Congress of Deputies or National Congress.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República de Honduras (2009)", art. 189: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-constitucion-politica-de-1982-2021/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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ES005

Electoral System (Chamber 1)
Question:What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s): g. List Proportional Representation
Comments: The Congress is constituted by 128 deputies, elected by direct vote for a four-year term.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República de Honduras (2009)", art. 202: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-constitucion-politica-de-1982-2021/ ; Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral de Honduras”, art. 77–78, 286: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-electoral-2021-con-reformas-2021/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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ES011
If special constituencies or seats are reserved in Chamber 1, specify which interest groups, and the proportion of total seats reserved for:
 
Nationality or ethnic groups - proportion of total seats (%) 	
Women	- proportion of total seats (%) 	
Religious groups - proportion of total seats (%) 	
Other- proportion of total seats (%) 	
Not applicable 	*
Source
No Source
Verified
2009/12/04
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ES013
If special constituencies or seats are reserved in Chamber 2, specify which interest groups, and the proportion of total seats reserved:
 
Nationality or ethnic groups - proportion of total seats (%) 	
Women	- proportion of total seats (%) 	
Religious groups - proportion of total seats (%) 	
Other - proportion of total seats (%) 	
Not applicable 	*
Source
No Source
Verified
2009/12/04
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Legislative Framework

LF001

Status of Electoral Law
Question:What is the status of the electoral law governing national elections?
Answer(s): b. Separate legislation
d. Regulations or administrative rules
Comments: The Constitution includes a chapter related to electoral procedures; however the electoral law is the one that details all related issues to the organization and supervision of the electoral processes. Besides, there is a Special Law for the exercise of suffrage of Honduran citizens living abroad.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución de la República de Honduras (2009)", art. 51–58: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-constitucion-politica-de-1982-2021/ ; Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral de Honduras”, art. 286: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-electoral-2021-con-reformas-2021/ ; Law for Voting Abroad: “Ley especial para el ejercicio del sufragio de los hondureños en el exterior (2001)”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-especial- voto-en-el-exterior-2001/ ; Political Financing Law: “Ley de financiamiento, transparencia y fiscalización a partidos políticos y candidatos”, art. xx–xx: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-financiamiento-pp-pp-2021/ ; Direct Democracy Law: "Ley de mecanismos de participación ciudadana (2013)”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-democracia-directa-2013/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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LF003

Electoral Law covers
Question:The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s): a. National elections
c. Local elections
d. Referendums
e. Other
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitución Política de 1982", art. 5: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-constitucion-politica-de-1982-2021/ ; Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral de Honduras”, art. 67: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-electoral-2021-con-reformas-2021/ ; Direct Democracy Law: "Ley de mecanismos de participación ciudadana (2013)”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-democracia-directa-2013/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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LF004

Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question:Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s): b. Voting is compulsory and regulated in the electoral law
c. Voting is compulsory and regulated in the constitution
Comments: Suffrage is universal, binding, equal, direct, free and secret but there are no sanctions for non-voters.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución Política de 1982", art. 44: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-constitucion-politica-de-1982-2021/ ; Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral de Honduras”, art. 3 (10), 65–66: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-electoral-2021-con-reformas-2021/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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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: The Supreme Electoral Tribunal must inform to the judicial competent authority about the legal effects of the electoral disputes.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución Política de 1982", art. 5, 51, 53, 303: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-constitucion-politica-de-1982-2021/ ; Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral de Honduras”, art. 174, 293, 296: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-electoral-2021-con-reformas-2021/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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Electoral Management

EM001
Please provide the following contact information for the national electoral management body:
 
Name of Institution: Tribunal Supremo Electoral
Website Address: http://www.tse.hn/
Source
No Source
Verified
2017/03/23
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EM002

Responsibility of national EMB
Question:Does the national electoral body have the responsibility for elections at:
Answer(s): a. National level
b. Regional level
c. Local level
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral de Honduras”, art. 6: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-electoral-2021-con-reformas-2021/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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EM004

EMB budget determined by
Question:The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s): c. The legislature
Comments: The National Electoral Council submits the Budget Project to the National Congress, which has the power to approve annual budgets.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución Política de 1982", art. 205 (32): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-constitucion-politica-de-1982-2021/ ; Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral de Honduras”, art. 22–23: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-electoral-2021-con-reformas-2021/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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EM005

EMB expenditures controlled by
Question:The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s): c. The legislature
g. Other
Comments: Accounting Tribunal
Source: Constitution: “Constitución Política de 1982", art. 205 (38), 222 & xx: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-constitucion-politica-de-1982-2021/ ; Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral de Honduras”, art. 22, xx–xx: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-electoral-2021-con-reformas-2021/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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EM006

Term of EMB members
Question:The term of the members of the national electoral management body is:
Answer: b. For a specified number of years
Comments: For a period of five years, form the Supreme Electoral Tribunal. They can be reappointed.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución Política de 1982", art. 52: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-constitucion-politica-de-1982-2021/ ; Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral de Honduras”, art. 11, xx–xx: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-electoral-2021-con-reformas-2021/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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EM011
What are the approximate proportions (%) of total election expenditure for the last national elections devoted to the following?
 
Voter registration and preparation of voter lists 	
Election Management Body administration 	
Staff/Equipment/Supplies 	
Security 	
Official funding of parties and candidates 	
Voter education 	
Materials/systems for and operation of voting stations and ballot counts 	
Challenges, dispute resolution and legal costs 	
Polling operations 	
Vote tabulation 	
Other
Source
No Source
Verified
2009/11/04
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EM012

Electoral Management model
Question:What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer: b. Independent
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitución Política de 1982", art. 51: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-constitucion-politica-de-1982-2021/ ; Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral de Honduras”, art. 6: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-electoral-2021-con-reformas-2021/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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EM013

Number of EMB members
Question:The EMB is composed of:
Answer: a. 1 - 10 members (specify)
Comments: Three members and two substitutes.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución Política de 1982", art. 52: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-constitucion-politica-de-1982-2021/ ; Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral de Honduras”, art. 11: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-electoral-2021-con-reformas-2021/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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EM014

Membership based on
Question:The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer: b. Expertise
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitución Política de 1982", art. 52: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-constitucion-politica-de-1982-2021/ ; Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral de Honduras”, art. 9, 31: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-electoral-2021-con-reformas-2021/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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EM015


Question:The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s): e. Legislature
Comments: The Members are elected by the affirmative vote of the two-thirds of the votes of the totality of the members of the National Congress.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución Política de 1982", art. 52: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-constitucion-politica-de-1982-2021/ ; Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral de Honduras”, art. 9, 31: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-electoral-2021-con-reformas-2021/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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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 National Electoral Council is responsible for the design and execution of a civic and electoral education program. Likewise, the Secretariat of State along with the Ministry of Public Education will incorporate this subject to the curricula.
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral de Honduras”, art. 59–60: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-electoral-2021-con-reformas-2021/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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VE002

Frequency of voter education programs
Question:At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer: a. Continuously
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral de Honduras”, art. 59–60: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-electoral-2021-con-reformas-2021/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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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 National Electoral Council —along with political parties and some other institutions— continuously develops programs to improve knowledge and skills of the citizens involved in the political process.
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral de Honduras”, art. 59–60: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-electoral-2021-con-reformas-2021/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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Voter Registration

VR001

Voting age
Question:What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer: c. 18
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitución Política de 1982", art. 36: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-constitucion-politica-de-1982-2021/ ; Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral de Honduras”, art. 64: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-electoral-2021-con-reformas-2021/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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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
e. Other
Comments: Honduran citizens have the duty to be registered in the electoral roll and the right to obtain an identity card and to exercise the suffrage.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución Política de 1982", art. 36: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-constitucion-politica-de-1982-2021/ ; Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral de Honduras”, art. 64–66: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-electoral-2021-con-reformas-2021/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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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: The National Electoral Council receives all the necessary information to put the national electoral census together from the National Registry of People, which is in charge of the civil registration and the issuing of the identification documents to all Hondurans.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución Política de 1982", art. 43-B, 56: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-constitucion-politica-de-1982-2021/ ; Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral de Honduras”, art. 83, 87: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-electoral-2021-con-reformas-2021/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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VR008

Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Question:Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitución Política de 1982", art. 39, 43-B, 56: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-constitucion-politica-de-1982-2021/ ; Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral de Honduras”, art. 82, 83, 85, 87 & 88: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-electoral-2021-con-reformas-2021/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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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): a. Signature requirement (specify requirement)
c. Regional distribution requirement
f. Other
Comments: Citizens that amount up to a minimum of 2% of the valid votes cast during the last general election for president must support the request, and they must have presence in more than half of the municipalities and departments.
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral de Honduras”, art. 123, 127: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-electoral-2021-con-reformas-2021/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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PC002

Registration requirements for parties (Chamber 2)
Question:What are the registration requirements for political parties running for national elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s): g. No information available
Comments: The Congress is unicameral.
Source: Constitution: Article 189.
Verified: 2009/07/05
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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
c. Country of birth
d. Residence
f. Registration
j. Other
Comments: * Honduran by birth; * 21 years of age; * Enjoy full civil rights; * Layperson; and, * Have been born in the department where he is running as candidate or have resided in it for the previous 5 years.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución Política de 1982", art. 198: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-constitucion-politica-de-1982-2021/ ; Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral de Honduras”, art. 183: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-electoral-2021-con-reformas-2021/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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PC004

Registration requirements for candidates (Chamber 2)
Question:What are the legal qualifications to become a candidate at legislative elections (Chamber 2)?
Answer(s): k. No information available
Comments: The congress is unicameral.
Source: Constitution: Article 189.
Verified: 2009/07/05
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PC008

Independent candidates
Question:Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s): e. In both presidential and legislative elections
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral de Honduras”, art. 150–151: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-electoral-2021-con-reformas-2021/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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PC012

Public funding of parties
Question:Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s): b. Direct
c. Indirect
Comments: Only the political parties at the National Congress that obtained at least 2% of the votes receive public financing. In addition, they have the possibility of making duty free imports up to a certain amount.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución Política de 1982", art. xx & xx: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-constitucion-politica-de-1982-2021/ ; Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral de Honduras”, art. 165: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-electoral-2021-con-reformas-2021/ ; Political Financing Law: “Ley de financiamiento, transparencia y fiscalización a partidos políticos y candidatos”, art. 17, 50: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-financiamiento-pp-pp-2021/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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PC015


Question:What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s): b. Based on result of previous election
Comments: The contribution granted by the State to political parties for the financing of the electoral process is called “political debt”, and is equivalent to 20 lempiras for each valid vote obtained in the general election. In order to access such funding, a threshold of 2% is required.
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral de Honduras”, art. 160: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-electoral-2021-con-reformas-2021/ ; Political Financing Law: “Ley de financiamiento, transparencia y fiscalización a partidos políticos y candidatos”, art. 17: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-financiamiento-pp-pp-2021/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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PC017


Question:Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments: Natural persons can only make monetary contributions equivalent up to 200 minimum wages and legal persons up to 1000 minimum wages. Donations from public companies, public administration officials, foreign and religious institutions are prohibited.
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral de Honduras”, art. 159 (2 & 3): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-electoral-2021-con-reformas-2021/ ; Political Financing Law: “Ley de financiamiento, transparencia y fiscalización a partidos políticos y candidatos”, art. 20: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-financiamiento-pp-pp-2021/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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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:
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral de Honduras”, art. 267: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-electoral-2021-con-reformas-2021/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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VC011

When are ballots recounted?
Question:Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s): d. By request
e. Court order
Comments: The National Electoral Council orders the recount when the acts show inconsistencies.
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral de Honduras”, art. 289, 294–296: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-electoral-2021-con-reformas-2021/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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VC016
If preliminary results are announced, how long after the close of polls is this done?
 
hours: 	1-2 hours
days: 	
weeks: 	
Not applicable
Source
No Source
Verified
2010/06/24
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Media and Elections

ME001
Please provide information about the person completing the questionnaire.
 
Name and Title: 	
Job Title: 	
Organisation: 	
Contact Address: 	
Telephone:  	
Facsimile: 	
Email:
Source
No Source
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2010/06/24
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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): g. Other (specify)
Comments: The National Electoral Council must promote the signing of an agreement for advertising equity, which includes the possibility of private media companies granting free slots to political parties.
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral de Honduras”, art. 228: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-electoral-2021-con-reformas-2021/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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ME038
What, if any, is the maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
 
Amount (Euros) 	
The law does not specify any limits on paid advertising 	X
Source
International IDEA research, February 2007
Verified
2010/06/24
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ME056
What are the laws, if any, which govern the disclosure of campaign advertising expenditures by political parties and candidates?
 
....... 	
There are no laws in this regard
Source
No Source
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2010/06/24
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ME057
What, if any, is the maximum amount that a media outlet can charge parties/candidates for advertising during the campaign?
 
......... 	
The law does not specify any limits
Source
No Source
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2010/06/24
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ME059

Television debates
Question:Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s): a. Yes, in presidential elections
Comments:
Source: DEBATE PRESIDENCIAL 2025 organizado por el Consejo Hondureño de la Empresa Privada (COHEP): https://x.com/radioamericahn/status/1882226468475838471
Verified: 2025/08/07
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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: f. 10 or more days
Comments: Total or partial results of the surveys and opinion polls may not be published within 30 days prior to the primary and general elections.
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral de Honduras”, art. 237: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-electoral-2021-con-reformas-2021/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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ME080


Question:Is there a maximum amount that a political party is permitted to spend on paid advertising during a campaign period?
Answer: b. No
Comments: Advertising and production expenses for radio and television messages are included within the limits of campaign costs. Such limits must be estimated for each general electoral process by the National Electoral Council and monitored by the Financing, Transparency and Control Unit.
Source: Political Financing Law: “Ley de financiamiento, transparencia y fiscalización a partidos políticos y candidatos”, art. 14–16, 28: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-financiamiento-pp-pp-2021/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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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:
Source: Constitution: “Constitución Política de 1982", art. 5: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-constitucion-politica-de-1982-2021/ ; Direct Democracy Law: "Ley de mecanismos de participación ciudadana (2013)”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-democracia-directa-2013/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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DD003

Mandatory referendums (national level)
Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitución Política de 1982", art. 5: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-constitucion-politica-de-1982-2021/ ; Direct Democracy Law: "Ley de mecanismos de participación ciudadana (2013)”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-democracia-directa-2013/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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DD004

Optional referendums (national level)
Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Optional Referendums at the national level?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments: Referendum takes place on ordinary laws, constitutional rules or amendments for ratification or disapproval by the citizens.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución Política de 1982", art. 5: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-constitucion-politica-de-1982-2021/ ; Direct Democracy Law: "Ley de mecanismos de participación ciudadana (2013)”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-democracia-directa-2013/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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DD005

Citizens' Initiatives (national level)
Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Citizen’s Initiatives at national level?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitución Política de 1982", art. 5: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-constitucion-politica-de-1982-2021/ ; Direct Democracy Law: "Ley de mecanismos de participación ciudadana (2013)”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-democracia-directa-2013/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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DD006

Agenda Initiatives (national level)
Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitución Política de 1982", art. 5: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-constitucion-politica-de-1982-2021/ ; Direct Democracy Law: "Ley de mecanismos de participación ciudadana (2013)”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-democracia-directa-2013/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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DD007


Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer: b. No
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitución Política de 1982", art. 5: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-constitucion-politica-de-1982-2021/ ; Direct Democracy Law: "Ley de mecanismos de participación ciudadana (2013)”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-democracia-directa-2013/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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DD129


Question:Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer: b. Sometimes binding
Comments: Referendum’s result shall be binding if at least 51% of the citizens registered in the electoral roll cast their vote, or if the majority of valid votes approve the consultation.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución Política de 1982", art. 5: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-constitucion-politica-de-1982-2021/ ; Direct Democracy Law: "Ley de mecanismos de participación ciudadana (2013)”, art. 31: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-democracia-directa-2013/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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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: c. Both constitutional and other issues
Comments: Referendum takes place on ordinary laws, constitutional rules or amendments for ratification or disapproval by the citizens.
Source: Constitution: “Constitución Política de 1982", art. 5: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-constitucion-politica-de-1982-2021/ ; Direct Democracy Law: "Ley de mecanismos de participación ciudadana (2013)”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-democracia-directa-2013/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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DD131


Question:Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer: a. Yes
Comments:
Source: Constitution: “Constitución Política de 1982", art. 5: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-constitucion-politica-de-1982-2021/ ; Direct Democracy Law: "Ley de mecanismos de participación ciudadana (2013)”: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-democracia-directa-2013/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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DD132

Year of introducing Direct Democracy
Question:What year were the first Direct Democracy mechanisms introduced to the legal framework?
Answer: f. 1981-2000
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/06/14
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DD133


Question:What year was the first referendum/initiative held?
Answer: h. No information available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2012/06/14
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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: Honduran citizens will be able to vote at the polling station where they are registered, which is determined according to the access and geographical proximity.
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral de Honduras”, art. 95, 107: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-electoral-2021-con-reformas-2021/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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VO004

Voting outside the country is permitted for
Question:Who can vote from outside the country?
Answer(s): b. Citizens residing outside the country
Comments: Hondurans abroad have the right to elect the President and Vice-President of the Republic.
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral de Honduras”, art. 80: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-electoral-2021-con-reformas-2021/ ; Law for Voting Abroad: “Ley especial para el ejercicio del sufragio de los hondureños en el exterior (2001)”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-especial- voto-en-el-exterior-2001/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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VO005

Locations for voting outside of the country
Question:If voting outside the country is permitted, at what places?
Answer(s): c. Special polling stations
Comments: In order to allow Honduran citizens to cast their votes abroad, the general consulates are considered auxiliary of the electoral bodies to install special polling stations in specific places for these purposes.
Source: Law for Voting Abroad: “Ley especial para el ejercicio del sufragio de los hondureños en el exterior (2001)”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-especial- voto-en-el-exterior-2001/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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VO010
Is there a maximum allowable voter capacity of a polling station for the national elections?
 
Yes, the maximum capacity is: 	300 voters
No
Source
No Source
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2010/06/22
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VO011

Voting method
Question:How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s): a. Manually marking of ballots
Comments:
Source: Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral de Honduras”, art. 263 (4): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/HN/honduras-ley-electoral-2021-con-reformas-2021/
Verified: 2025/08/07
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VO012
How many staff are assigned to each polling station?
 
The smallest polling station: 	Three at least 
The largest polling station: 	Three at least 
Average per polling station:
Source
No Source
Verified
2010/06/22
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