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Boundary Delimitation
BD001
Delimitation of constituencies
Question: Are constituencies delimited for election purposes?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: For elections of the members to Majlisi milli five multi-mandate constituencies are formed in the territory of the Republic of Tajikistan including one constituency in the Autonomous Mountainous Badakhshan Oblast (GBAO), oblasts, Dushanbe and one for all cities and districts of the republican subordination.
For election of the deputies to Majlisi namoyandagon 41 single-mandate territorial constituencies are formed and for elections of the deputies of the Majlisi namoyandagon according to the list, proposed by political parties, one all-republican constituency is formed.
Source: Constitutional Law On Elections to the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan, amended as of July 26, 2014, article 21.
Verified: 2025/02/14
BD003
Criteria for drawing boundaries
Question: On what criteria are the boundaries drawn?
Answer(s):
a . "Equality" of population d . Conformity with local jurisdiction boundaries
Comments: In the period of formation of constituencies the following requirements must be observed:
1. Tentative equality of constituencies based on number of electors may range 15% from total number of electors and this figure may reach 20% in remote regions.
2. Constituencies form the unit boundaries in the territory of GBAO, oblasts, Dushanbe city, cities and districts of the republican subordination. Formation of constituencies of regions not bordering each other is not permitted.
Source: Constitutional Law On Elections to the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan, amended as of July 26, 2014, article 21.
Verified: 2025/02/14
BD005
Body responsible for drawing boundaries
Question: The body responsible for drawing the boundaries is:
Answer(s):
e . Electoral Management Body (EMB)
Comments: The Central Commission for Elections and Referenda has the following authorities:
2) Forms single mandate constituencies for the elections of deputies to the Majlisi namoyandagon and gives them names and numbers.
Source: Constitutional Law On Elections to the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan, as amended as of July 26, 2014, article 12.
Verified: 2025/02/19
Electoral Systems
ES001
Head of State
Question: How is the Head of State selected?
Answer(s):
c . Directly elected in general elections (absolute majority with 2nd round if necessary)
Comments: The President is elected by the citizens of Tajikistan on the basis of universal, equal and direct suffrage by a secret ballot for a term of seven years.
The election of the President shall be deemed valid if more than half of the electorate takes part in it.
A candidate to the post of the President who wins votes with more than half of the voters taking part in the elections shall be considered to be elected as the President.
Election of the President shall be recognized valid if more than 50 per cent of voters included in the list have participated.
The candidate who have won more than 50 per cent of electorate votes who have participated in voting shall be recognized the elected President of the Republic of Tajikistan.
Source: Tajikistan's Constitution, amended as of May 22, 2016, articles 65-66.
Constitutional Law on the Election of the President, amended as of January 1, 2006, art. 34, 35.
Verified: 2025/02/19
ES002
Head of Government
Question: How is the Head of Government selected?
Answer:
b . Directly elected in general elections, absolute majority (with 2nd round if necessary)
Comments: The President of the Republic of Tajikistan is the head of State and executive power (the Government).
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Tajikistan, amended as of May 22, 2016, art. 64.
Verified: 2025/02/19
ES003
President
Question: Does the country have a president?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: The President of the Republic of Tajikistan shall be the head of state and executive authority (the Government).
The President shall be the protector of the Constitution, laws, and rights and liberties of the individual and citizen, the guarantor of national independence, unity and territorial integrity, stability, and continuity of the state, and the ensure of the functioning and cooperating of the bodies of state powers and Tajikistan's observance of international treaties.
The citizens of Tajikistan on the basis of universal, direct, and equal suffrage shall elect the President by secret ballot for a term of 7 years.
A person who is at least 30 years old, has citizenship of the Republic of Tajikistan only, a University Degree, knows state language and has been living within the republic at least 10 years shall run for president of the Republic of Tajikistan.
Only a person whose nomination is signed by at least five percent of the electorate shall be eligible for candidacy to the post of President.
One person shall not be elected consecutively to the position of President for more than two term of office.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Tajikistan, amended as of May 22, 2016, art. 64-65.
Verified: 2025/02/14
ES004
Number of Chambers
Question: The national legislature consists of (one/two chambers):
Answer:
b . Two chambers
Comments: The Parliament of the Republic of Tajikistan ("Majlisi Oli") is the supreme representative and legislative body of the Republic of Tajikistan.
"Majlisi Oli" consists of two chambers – Majlisi Milli (National Assembly) and Majlis of Representatives.
Both chambers are elected for a term of 5 years.
Source: CONSTITUTIONAL LAW OF THE REPUBLIC OF TAJIKISTAN On the Election of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan, amended as of January 1, 2006, art.2
Verified: 2025/02/17
ES005
Electoral System (Chamber 1)
Question: What is the electoral system for Chamber 1 of the national legislature?
Answer(s):
e . Parallel (Segmented) (PR Lists and Majoritarian constituencies)
Comments: Deputy of Majlisi namoyandagon is elected for the term of five years.
A person, who has attained the age of 25 years and has been the citizen of the Republic of Tajikistan minimum for the last five years, and with higher education, can be elected a deputy of the Majlisi namoyandagon.
Majlisi namoyandagon consists of 63 deputies:
- 65% of the deputies (41 persons) of Majlisi namoyandagon is elected from single-mandate constituencies.
35% of the deputies (22 persons) of Majlisi namoyandagon is elected from the single all-republican electoral district in proportion with the number of votes, which were given to candidates, nominated by political parties.
Source: Constitutional Law On Elections to the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan, amended as of July 26, 2014, article 28.
Verified: 2025/02/17
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:
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Tajikistan, amended as of May 22, 2016.
Constitutional Law On Elections to the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan, amended as of July 26, 2014.
Constitutional Law of Republic of Tajikistan “On the Election of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan” as amended as of January 1, 2006.
Verified: 2025/02/17
LF003
Electoral Law covers
Question: The national electoral law covers:
Answer(s):
a . National elections c . Local elections d . Referendums
Comments:
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Tajikistan, amended as of June 22, 2003.
Constitutional Law On Elections to the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan, amended as of July 26, 2014.
Constitutional Law of Republic of Tajikistan “On the Election of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan” as amended as of January 1, 2006.
Constitutional Law of the Republic of Tajikistan "on Referendum in the Republic of Tajikistan"
Verified: 2025/02/17
LF004
Compulsory/voluntary voting
Question: Is voting on the national level voluntary or compulsory?
Answer(s):
a . Voting is voluntary
Comments: Participation in elections is free and voluntary.
Source: Constitutional Law On Elections to the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan, amended as of July 26, 2014, article 3.
Verified: 2025/02/17
LF007
Electoral Disputes Agency(ies)
Question: What are the agency(ies) responsible for the first level of formal electoral disputes?
Answer(s):
a . Judiciary b . EMB
Comments: Organs of political parties, which have nominated candidates, candidates themselves, proxies, observers and voters may apply to higher election commissions or to the court about decisions of election commissions within ten days after decisions have been taken.
Decisions of the CCER may be appealed to the Supreme Court of the Republic of Tajikistan within ten days after these decisions have been taken.
A complaint must be considered within three days after its submission, but if there are less than 6 days left before elections, it is considered immediately.
Source: Constitutional Law On Elections to the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan, amended as of July 26, 2014, article 20.
Verified: 2025/02/17
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 CCER has the following authorities:
1) Implements control over execution of the present Law and secures its equal application throughout the territory of the Republic, within its authority issues instructions and interprets the implementation procedure of the present Law.
2) Forms single-mandate constituencies for the elections of deputies to the Majlisi Namoyandagon and gives them names and numbers.
3) Forms district election commissions for the elections of members of the Majlisi Milli and deputies of the Majlisi Namoyandagon and publishes information on their location.
4) Organizes the work of election commissions, determines the order of altering their staff; cancels resolutions of district election commissions on elections of members of the Majlisi Milli and deputies of the Majlisi Namoyandagon by its own or by proposal of the Prosecutor General of the Republic of Tajikistan in cases these resolutions contradict the present Law.
5) Resolves issues on including polling stations formed outside the Republic of Tajikistan to constituencies.
6) Creates equal conditions for candidates to participate in pre-election campaign.
7) Allocates funds to district election commissions, controls providing of election commissions with premises, transport and means of communication and settles other questions concerning the logistical support of elections.
8) Determines the form of ballots on elections of the members of Majlisi Milli and deputies of Majlisi Namoyandagon, voter lists, protocols of sessions of election commissions and other election related documents, the samples of ballot-boxes and seals of election commissions and the order of storage of election documents.
9) Prepares ballots for elections of the members of Majlisi Milli and the deputies of Majlisi Namoyandagon for all constituencies.
10) Listens to reports of heads of Ministries, State Committees, and state bodies under the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan, local executive bodies, local self-government bodies, and representatives of political parties on the preparation and conduction of elections.
11) Determines the order of participation of national observers, international observers, representatives of local and foreign media, and provides them with necessary documents.
12) Registers the list of candidates from political parties nominated in the single all-republican constituency and their proxies.
13) Issues appropriate certificates to the candidates registered in the single all-republican constituency and to the proxies of political parties.
14) Sums up the results of elections throughout the country, registers the elected deputies, and publishes reports on the results of elections and list of the elected members of Majlisi Milli and the deputies of Majlisi Namoyandagon.
15) Solves issues with regard to repeat elections of the members of Majlisi Milli and the deputies of Majlisi Namoyandagon.
16) Sets the date of elections for Majlisi Namoyandagon and members of Majlisi Milli to fill the seats of those quitted and provides their conduction.
17) Considers applications and complaints about decisions and actions of election commissions and makes decisions on them.
18) Provides submission of documents related to organization and conduction of elections to the archives.
19) Carries out other functions in accordance with the present Law and other laws of the Republic of Tajikistan.
Source: Constitutional Law On Elections to the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan, amended as of July 26, 2014, article 12.
Verified: 2025/02/17
EM004
EMB budget determined by
Question: The budget of the national electoral management body is determined by:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature
Comments: Expenses of the Central Commission for Elections and Referenda and its staff are covered from the Republican budget.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Tajikistan, as amended as of June 22, 2003, art. 60.
Constitutional Law On Elections to the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan, amended as of July 26, 2014, article 11.
Verified: 2025/02/17
EM005
EMB expenditures controlled by
Question: The expenditures of the national electoral management body are controlled by:
Answer(s):
c . The legislature
Comments: Expenses of the Central Commission for Elections and Referenda and its staff are covered from the Republican budget.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Tajikistan, as amended as of June 22, 2003, art. 60.
Constitutional Law On Elections to the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan, amended as of July 26, 2014, article 11.
Verified: 2025/02/17
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: Office term of the Central Commission for Elections and Referenda is five years. The term ends when new members of the Central Commission for Elections and Referenda are elected.
Source: Constitutional Law On Elections to the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan, amended as of July 26, 2014, article 11.
Verified: 2025/02/17
EM012
Electoral Management model
Question: What is the Electoral Management model?
Answer:
b . Independent
Comments: Electoral commissions are independent from any state bodies in their activity. The Central Commission for Elections and Referenda administers the system of electoral commissions of the Republic of Tajikistan and is a legal entity and permanent body.
Source: Constitutional Law On Elections to the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan, amended as of July 26, 2014, articles 10, 11.
Verified: 2025/02/17
EM013
Number of EMB members
Question: The EMB is composed of:
Answer:
b . 11 - 20 members (specify)
Comments: The Central Commission for Elections and Referenda consists of a chairman, deputy chairman and 13 members.
Source: Constitutional Law On Elections to the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan, amended as of July 26, 2014, articles 11.
Verified: 2025/02/17
EM014
Membership based on
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected on the basis of their:
Answer:
e . No Information Available
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2025/02/17
EM015
Question: The EMB members/commissioners are selected by:
Answer(s):
a . Head of State e . Legislature
Comments: Majlisi namoyandagon elects the Chairman, deputy chairman and members of the Central Commission for Elections and Referenda by proposal of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan within three days after the date of elections has been set.
Source: Constitutional Law On Elections to the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan, amended as of July 26, 2014, article 11.
Verified: 2025/02/17
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):
c . Local/County Electoral Management Bodies
Comments: The precinct electoral commission informs the population about location of the precinct electoral commission, its working hours, date of elections and place of voting.
Source: Constitutional Law On Elections to the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan, amended as of July 26, 2014, article 17.
Constitutional Law on the Election of the President, amended as of January 1, 2006, art. 14.
Verified: 2025/02/17
VE002
Frequency of voter education programs
Question: At the national level, how often are voter education programs conducted?
Answer:
b . Election time only
Comments: In the 2010 parliamentary elections, voter education was carried out in co-ordination with the Central Commission for Elections and Referenda by the International Foundation for Election Systems (IFES). This took the form of six television spots that were broadcast by state TV stations on a daily basis. NAPST also conducted voter education in 65 towns for 1,300 people from different professional groups. Several voter education projects were supported by international partners, including in eleven Women’s Resource Centres throughout the country. These provided women with information and training on the voting process.
The situation has not changed considerably in 2024, the need for greater civic education and awareness on the election
process still persist.
Source: OSCE/ODIHR Election Observation Mission Final Report on the Parliamentary Elections of 28 February 2010 in the Republic of Tajikistan, p. 11, 20: http://www.osce.org/odihr/elections/69061 (2013)
OSCE/ODIHR Needs Assessment Mission Report on the Republic of Tajikistan Parliamentary Elections 16-18 December 2024, https://www.osce.org/odihr/584344 (2024)
Verified: 2025/02/17
VE003
National civic education
Question: Is there a national civic education campaign (rights and responsibilities of citizens)?
Answer(s):
h . Yes, conducted by NGOs/ Civic Organizations
Comments: IFES had an active civic education program in Tajikistan. The four basic activities consisted of a civic education textbook for use in a high school civics course, democracy summer camps in which students learn to apply the principles of democracy in a practical way, Student Action Committees (SACs) formed for the purpose of addressing school and community problems through a democratic process, and Student Local Government Days (SLGDs) in which students “shadow” a local government official for a day.
The OSCE Mission to Tajikistan also launched a six-month civic education program aimed at raising awareness about human rights, democracy, and civil society. The initiative began with a seminar titled "Journalism for Youth" in Dusti, attended by 20 competitively selected students from Khatlon Province. The seminar covered the role of journalism in a democratic society, media legislation, and the importance of independent press, culminating in the creation of a Wall Newspaper.
As part of the broader program, the OSCE plans to conduct seminars across Tajikistan, engaging local authorities, political parties, law enforcement, women, and youth. Key topics include multi-party systems, human rights, freedom of the press, women's rights, local governance, and the prevention of torture. The program aims to strengthen civic awareness and democratic principles in Tajik society.
Source: Holdar Gilbreath, Gina; Ogle B., David (2003): Evaluation of IFES Civic Education Programs in Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan (http://www.ifes.org/~/media/Files/Publications/White%20PaperReport/2003/1126/EvalCivicEd.pdf)OS
OSCE (2001): OSCE starts civic education programme in Tajikistan. Dushanbe, 3 October 2001. Available athttps://www.osce.org/tajikistan/53865
Verified: 2025/02/17
Voter Registration
VR001
Voting age
Question: What is the legal voting age in the national elections?
Answer:
c . 18
Comments: A citizen shall have the right to take part in referendum, to elect from the age of 18 years and also be elected from the age fixed by Constitution, Constitutional laws and laws.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Tajikistan, amen right to voteded as of June 22, 2003, art. 27.
Verified: 2025/02/17
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
Comments: Citizens of the Republic of Tajikistan, who have attained the age of 18 by the time of elections, have the right to vote irrespective of their nationality, race, sex, language, religion, political belonging, social status, education and property.
In Majlisi Milli and Majlisi Namoyandagon are appointed and elected citizens who meet the requirements of the Constitution of the Republic of Tajikistan and the present Law and residing in the territory of the Republic of Tajikistan not less than five last years.
Persons recognized incapable or kept in places of detention by decision of a court do not have the right to participate in elections.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Tajikistan, amended as of May 22, 2016, art. 6.
Verified: 2025/02/19
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 voter list for elections of deputies of the Majlisi namoyandagon is compiled for each polling station and signed by a chairman and secretary of the precinct electoral commission. A precinct electoral commission may involve representatives of the public to participate in compiling a voter list.
Source: The Constitutional Law of the Republic of Tajikistan On Elections to the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan,
Adopted on December 10, 1999 and amended as of June 16, 2004, art. 23
Verified: 2025/02/17
VR008
Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Question: Is it compulsory to be on the voters register?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: All the citizens of the Republic of Tajikistan, who have attained the age of 18 by the day of elections and at the time of compiling voter lists live permanently or temporarily in the territory of the relevant polling station and have the right to vote, are included into the voter lists.
Source: The Constitutional Law of the Republic of Tajikistan On Elections to the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan,
Adopted on December 10, 1999 and amended as of June 16, 2004, art. 24
Verified: 2025/02/17
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: City and district organs of political parties propose one candidate for each electoral district, which is located on the territory of city and region.
Political Parties that have nominated list of candidates to deputies of Majlisi namoyandagon in the single all-republican electoral district shall pay registration fees from their account the amount of 200 (two hundred) minimum wage to the account of the Central Commission for Elections and Referenda. The registration fees are returned to those parties, who pass the 5% threshold. In all other cases the registration fees of political parties are not returned, but transferred to the republican budget.
The total number of candidates nominated by political parties may not exceed 45% of the total number of seats in the Majlisi namoyandagon.
The candidate must collect not less than 500 signatures of electors from this electoral district for his support. Each voter has to give his signature only to one candidate from the electoral district of his residence. Subscription lists contains surname, name and last name of the candidate and of his/her empowered person, place of residence, series and number of passport or any other document confirming the identity of the empowered person, ordinal numbers, surnames, names and last names of signatories, dates of birth, series and numbers of passports or other document proving the identity of signatories, places of their residence, their signatures and the date of signing.
Source: Constitutional Law On Elections to the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan, amended as of July 26, 2014, article 31.
Verified: 2025/02/18
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 h . Minimum level of education
Comments: Deputy of Majlisi Namoyandagon is elected for the term of five years.
A person, who has attained the age of 25 years and has been the citizen of the Republic of Tajikistan minimum for the last five years, with higher education and a command of state language, can be elected a deputy of the Majlisi Namoyandagon.
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Majlisi Namoyandagon consists of 63 deputies:
- 65% of the deputies (41 persons) of Majlisi Namoyandagon is elected from single-mandate constituencies.
35% of the deputies (22 persons) of Majlisi Namoyandagon is elected from the nationwide electoral constituency in proportion with the number of votes, which were given to candidates, nominated by political parties.
Source: Constitutional Law On Elections to the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan, amended as of July 26, 2014, article 28.
Verified: 2025/02/18
PC008
Independent candidates
Question: Can independent candidates compete in presidential or legislative elections?
Answer(s):
c . In legislative elections (Chamber 1)
Comments: Political parties have the right to nominate candidates and also citizens have the right to self-nominate to the deputies of the Majlisi Namoyandagon.
Political parties can also nominate persons as candidates, who are not members of political parties.
A candidate to the post of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan shall be nominated by political parties of the republic, which are registered in accordance with the established procedures of Constitutional Law, Federation of Independent Trades Union of Tajikistan, Youth Union of Tajikistan in their congresses and conferences based on their charters, Majlis of people’s deputies of GBAO, Majlis of people’s deputies of oblasts, Majlis of people’s deputies of Dushanbe as well as majlis of deputies’ representatives of Majlises of people’s deputies of districts and towns of the republican subordination. Criteria of representing and procedure of organizing and conducting of Majlis of representatives of people’s deputies Majlises of districts and towns of the republican subordination shall be determined by the Central Commission for Elections and Referenda.
Each political party, Federation of Independent Trades Union of Tajikistan, Youth Union of Tajikistan, Majlis of people’s deputies of GBAO, Majlis of people’s deputies of oblasts, Majlis of people’s deputies of Dushanbe as well as majlis of deputies’ representatives of Majlises of people’s deputies of districts and towns of the republican subordination shall nominate onle one candidate to the post of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan. Decision on nomination of a candidate to the post of the President of the Republic of Tajikistan shall be passed by the majority of votes of total number of political party delegates to congress or conference, Federation of independent Trades Union of Tajikistan, Youth Union of Tajikistan, by the majority of votes of total number of people’s deputies of Majlis of people’s deputies of GBAO, Majlis of people’s deputies of oblasts, Majlis of people’s deputies of Dushanbe as well as by the majority of votes of total number of majlis of deputies’ representatives of Majlises of people’s deputies of districts and towns of the republican subordination. The form of voting shall be determined by the body nominating a candidate to the post of the President. There shall be compiled a protocol on nominating a candidate.
A candidate to the post of the President shall have the support of 5 per cent of citizens of the Republic of Tajikistan who have universal suffrage.
Source: Constitutional Law On Elections to the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan, amended as of July 26, 2014, article 30.
Constitutional Law on the Election of the President, amended as of January 1, 2006, article 24.
Verified: 2025/02/18
PC012
Public funding of parties
Question: Do political parties receive direct/indirect public funding?
Answer(s):
c . Indirect
Comments: The funds of the political party derive from the following: - introductory and membership dues, if provided in Party's Charter. - voluntary donations; -earnings from conducting lectures, exhibitions and other measures (under Charters); - income from publishing activities and other activities, which are consistent to aims and obligations of the Charter - other incomes, which are not prohibited by laws.
Source: Law of the Republic of Tajikistan on Political Parties, art. 12. http://www.icnl.org/research/library/files/Tajikistan/POLITICALPARTIES.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2025/02/18
PC015
Question: What is the basis of the public funding?
Answer(s):
g . Not applicable
Comments: Political parties are not entitled to direct public funding. Only indirect public funding is regulated.
Source: Law of the Republic of Tajikistan on Political Parties, art. 12. http://www.icnl.org/research/library/files/Tajikistan/POLITICALPARTIES.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2025/02/18
PC017
Question: Are political parties entitled to private funding?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: The funds of the political party derive from the following:
- introductory and membership dues, if provided in Party's Charter.
- voluntary donations;
- earnings from conducting lectures, exhibitions and other measures (under Charters);
- income from publishing activities and other activities, which are consistent to aims and obligations of the Charter;
- other incomes, which are not prohibited by laws.
A political party has right to accept material support in form of property or funds from natural persons, enterprises, organizations, public associations, foundations and other nongovernmental legal entities.
Source: Law of the Republic of Tajikistan on Political Parties, art. 12. http://www.icnl.org/research/library/files/Tajikistan/POLITICALPARTIES.pdf (2013)
Verified: 2025/02/18
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 counting of the votes of voters and the delegates of the voters begins after the completion of the voting and continues without break until the establishment of the voting results。
Ballot counting in the polling stations shall be carried out by polling station commission separately for each candidate. .
Source: Constitutional Law On Elections to the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan, amended as of July 26, 2014, article 21.
Constitutional Law on the Election of the President (amended as of January 1, 2006), article 32.
Verified: 2025/02/18
VC011
When are ballots recounted?
Question: Under what conditions are ballots recounted?
Answer(s):
f . Other
Comments: On identification of omissions and mistakes of the protocol and if there are any doubts about the correctness of drafting of protocol received from the lower electoral commission, the lower electoral commission has right to take the decision about the repeated vote count by the lower commission. The repeat vote counting takes place with the obligatory participation of the member of higher election commission and in presence of observers and trusted persons. On the results of the repeated vote count of the electors (elector delegates) the electoral commission drafts the protocol about the results of voting with the mark "The repeated vote count".
Source: Constitutional Law On Elections to the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan, amended as of July 26, 2014, article 47.
Verified: 2025/02/18
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: Equal conditions of access to Mass Media are guaranteed to candidates and political parties.
State authority bodies of the Republic of Tajikistan render support the registered political party:
-providing the equal access to state mass media;
-ensuring equality of opportunities for holding election campaigns.
Source: Constitutional Law On Elections to the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan, amended as of July 26, 2014, article 39.
Verified: 2025/02/18
ME059
Television debates
Question: Are televised debates between candidates or party representatives normally conducted?
Answer(s):
b . Yes, in legislative elections
Comments: Agitation during elections is conducted in the following ways:
- Through Mass Media.
- Conducting of public events (conferences, meetings with citizens, debates and discussions).
Source: Constitutional Law On Elections to the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan, amended as of July 26, 2014, article 39.
Verified: 2025/02/18
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:
c . 4-5 days
Comments: The results of the opinion polls, forecasts of the elections outcome and other researches related to elections can not be published in Mass Media five days prior to voting and on the Election Day.
Source: Constitutional Law On Elections to the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan, amended as of July 26, 2014, article 39.
Verified: 2025/02/18
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: The Law does not specify any amount of money that could be spent on paid advertising, but it specifies that:
The maximum size of the electoral fund of a candidate to deputies shouldn’t exceed 1500 (one thousand five hundred) and the one of a political party 30000 (thirty thousand) minimum living wage.
Source: Constitutional Law On Elections to the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan, amended as of July 26, 2014, article 9.
Verified: 2025/02/18
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: Amendments and addenda to the Constitution shall take place by referendum.
The President or the Majlisi Namoyandagon shall appoint referendum with the consent of no less than two thirds of total number of deputies.
A referendum is called by the President or the Majlisi Namoyandagon with the support of no less than two thirds of the total number of deputies.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Tajikistan, art. 98.
Constitutional Law of the Republic of Tajikistan on Referendum in the Republic of Tajikistan.
Verified: 2025/02/18
DD003
Mandatory referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Mandatory Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: The Constitution of the Republic of Tajikistan is subject to amendments exclusively via referendum.
Changing or cancellation of decision made at referendum can be done only through referendum.
Amendments and supplements to the Constitution of the Republic of Tajikistan gain juridical force after the announcement of the results of a national referendum from the day of their official publication.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Tajikistan, art. 100.
Constitutional Law of the Republic of Tajikistan on Referendum in the Republic of Tajikistan, art. 33.
Verified: 2025/02/18
DD004
Optional referendums (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Optional Referendums at the national level?
Answer:
a . Yes
Comments: Referendum in the Republic of Tajikistan is a national voting on the more important issues of state and public life.
Source: Constitutional Law of the Republic of Tajikistan on Referendum in the Republic of Tajikistan (1995), art. 1, 2:
Verified: 2025/02/18
DD006
Agenda Initiatives (national level)
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Agenda Initiatives at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2025/02/18
DD007
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Recalls at national level?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2025/02/18
DD129
Question: Are the results of referenda always binding, never binding or sometimes binding?
Answer:
a . Always binding
Comments: Decisions made by national referendum have the highest legal power and need no confirmation and are applicable all over the territory of Tajikistan.
The ultimate direct expression of the power of the people is a national referendum and elections.
Source: Constitutional Law of the Republic of Tajikistan on Referendum in the Republic of Tajikistan (1995), art. 1, 2:
Constitution of the Republic of Tajikistan, art. 6.
Verified: 2025/02/18
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 in the Republic of Tajikistan is a national voting on the more important issues of state and public life.
The Constitution of the Republic of Tajikistan is subject to amendments exclusively via referendum.
Source: Constitution of the Republic of Tajikistan, art. 98, 99.
Constitutional Law of the Republic of Tajikistan on Referendum in the Republic of Tajikistan, art. 1, 2.
Verified: 2016/06/15
DD131
Question: Are there any Legal Provisions for Direct Democracy at sub-national levels (regional or local)?
Answer:
b . No
Comments:
Source:
Verified: 2025/02/18
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 d . At specially designated polling stations e . At mobile polling stations
Comments: In order to provide favorable conditions for voters, polling stations are formed taking into consideration borders of districts, cities, districts in cities with purpose of forming maximum convenience for voters. Borders of polling stations must not cross the borders of constituencies.
Polling stations may be formed at representations of the Republic of Tajikistan in foreign states, sanatoriums, rest houses, hospitals and other in patient medical institutions, places of citizens residences located in remote and difficult access settlements, which are included in the constituencies in accordance with their location. The CCER settles questions of attaching polling stations formed outside the Republic of Tajikistan, to constituencies.
Source: Constitutional Law On Elections to the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan, amended as of July 26, 2014, articles 22, 24, 42, 44.
Verified: 2025/02/18
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 c . Special polling stations
Comments: Polling stations may be formed at representations of the Republic of Tajikistan in foreign states, sanatoriums, rest houses, hospitals and other in patient medical institutions, places of citizens residences located in remote and difficult access settlements, which are included in the constituencies in accordance with their location. The Central Commission for Elections and Referenda settles questions of attaching polling stations formed outside the Republic of Tajikistan, to constituencies.
Source: Constitutional Law On Elections to the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan, amended as of July 26, 2014, articles 22, 24.
Verified: 2016/06/14
VO011
Voting method
Question: How do electors cast their votes?
Answer(s):
a . Manually marking of ballots
Comments: A voter fills in a ballot-paper in a polling room or booth in secret. Presence of other persons when filling in a ballot-paper except for voter is prohibited. A voter who unable fill in a ballot-paper by himself has a right to invite another person to the polling booths or room on his/her discretion except members of the election commission, observers, media representatives.
A voter should vote only for one candidate and for one political party. A voter marks an empty box with “+” sign next to the name of a candidate or a party he or she is voting for.
Source: Constitutional Law On Elections to the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan, amended as of July 26, 2014, articles 42.
Verified: 2025/02/18
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