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Pays/territoires 224
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Afghanistan
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e. Nombre minimal de candidats
f. Autre
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Source:
Political Parties Law, art. 6 & 9: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/AF/afghanistan-political-parties-law-2005/view (2014);
Constitution of Afghanistan, art. 35(3): http://www.afghanembassy.com.pl/afg/images/pliki/TheConstitution.pdf (2015).
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2019/09/24
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Afrique du Sud
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b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
f. Autre
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b. A registration fee of R500 and proof of publication in the Gazette of a notice of application.
f. To qualify for registration, a party must submit details about its constitution, name, distinguishing mark and symbol, abbreviated name, and if already represented in a legislative body, proof of registered voter support. Once a party is so registered, its name, symbol, etc. are protected and it can participate in elections.
Source:
Electoral Commission Act 1996 (Amended to 2006), Section 38: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ZA/south-africa-electoral-commission-act-of-1996-as/view;
Electoral Law: Regulations for the Registration of Political Parties, Sections 3-4: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ZA/south-africa-public-funding-of-represented/view
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2014/05/01
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Albanie
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f. Autre
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1. Each political party that nominates candidates for deputy, candidates for mayor of a
municipality or commune or for council members of a municipality or commune, in
compliance with the procedures contemplated in this Code, is to be registered with the
CEC as an electoral subject no later than 40 days prior to the day of elections.
Political parties or coalitions whose member parties have obtained jointly more than
20% of the votes in the previous general elections, have the obligation to nominate
candidates in all 100 electoral zones.
2. To register with the CEC, a political party shall submit:
a) verification that the party is registered with the Tirana District Court;
b) the name, surname and address of the chairman of the party, who is the
person authorized to nominate candidates;
c) the official name, initials and address of the party;
ç) a copy of the party’s seal;
d) the name and address of the financial officer of the party;
e) the name and address of the person responsible for communication with the
CEC.
Source:
The Electoral Code of the Republic of Albania, dated 2 April 2015, art. 64
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2017/05/18
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Algérie
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e. Nombre minimal de candidats
f. Autre
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a) Signature approval of the department responsible of political parties in the Ministry of Interior.
Source:
Electoral law (Loi organique n° 12-01 du 18 Safar 1433 correspondant au 12 janvier 2012 relative au régime électoral), art. 84 (2), 91, 93: https://www.joradp.dz/hfr/consti.htm (2017);
Loi organique n° 12-03 du 18 Safar 1433 correspondant au 12 janvier 2012 fixant les modalités augmentant les chances d'accès de la femme à la représentation dans les assemblées élues, art. 2: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/DZ/Algeria-Loi-organique-nb0-12-03-du-12-janvier-2012/view (2017)
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2019/09/25
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Allemagne
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
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Source:
Federal Elections Act, Ch.4, Art. 18 - 20
https://www.bundeswahlleiter.de/en/dam/jcr/4ff317c1-041f-4ba7-bbbf-1e5dc45097b3/bundeswahlgesetz_engl.pdf
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2021/11/17
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Andorre
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
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a) 10 signatures required
Source:
Electoral law: 28/2007 - "Llei qualificada del règim electoral i del referèndum", art. 20: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/AD/andorra-electoral-law-2007/
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2023/06/09
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Angola
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
f. Autre
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Source:
Constitution of 3 February 2010, art. 146 (2): http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7B9555c635-8d7c-4ea1-b7f9-0cd33d08ea40%7D.pdf (2017);
Electoral Law n.º 36/11 of 21 December 2011 regulating General Elections, art. 34, 40, 41, 42, 51 (4): http://www.tribunalconstitucional.ao/uploads/%7Bc46fa0b3-c947-4440-ae92-5f1a3a275d8a%7D.pdf (2017)
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2017/03/29
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Anguilla
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
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a) 2 voters registered to vote in the electoral district in which the candidate is running.
b) 1 000 USD
Source:
Election Act, 2008...
Article 29, (5)
& Article 30, (1)
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2015/02/27
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Antigua-et-Barbuda
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
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a) 10 voters, in the presence of the returning officer.
b) 500 dollars.
Source:
Representation of the People Act, 2002, art. 10, 12
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/AG/antigua-and-barbuda-amendment-to-the/view
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2014/06/05
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Arabie saoudite
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h. Sans objet
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Source:
Shura Council Law: http://www.shura.gov.sa/wps/wcm/connect/ShuraEn/internet/Laws+and+Regulations/The+Shura+Council+and+the+rules+and+regulations+job/Shura+Council+Law/ (2012);
The Basic Law of Governance: http://www.boe.gov.sa/ViewSystemDetails.aspx?lang=en&SystemID=4 (2012)
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2012/08/20
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Argentine
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
f. Autre
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The lists that present candidates must have women in a minimum of 30% of the candidates for elected offices and in proportion with possibilities of being elected. Besides they must designate a financial and a campaign responsibles.
Source:
Political Parties’ Law: “Ley Orgánica de los Partidos Políticos — Ley 23298”, art. 7 & 8: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/AR/argentina-ley-23298-organica-pp-pp-2017/ (2019)
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2021/12/26
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Arménie
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b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
e. Nombre minimal de candidats
f. Autre
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Source:
Electoral Code of 26 May 2011, art. 108, 114: http://res.elections.am/images/doc/_ecode.pdf (2013).
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2015/12/01
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Aruba
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
f. Autre
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a) For parties with no representation in Parliament, one per cent of votes cast in last election.
b) 1000 Florins.
f) Parties are required to register with electoral council before they are allowed to postulate candidates in elections.
Source:
Mr. Hubert Maduro, President, Electoral Council of Aruba
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2017/07/07
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Australie
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
f. Autre
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a)If the political party is not a parliamentary party (that is, it does not have a member of the party as a member in federal parliament), it must have at least 500 members who are entitled to enrolment on the Commonwealth Electoral roll.
Registration is not compulsory. A party can still participate in the electoral process, but does not qualify for the rights and entitlements that registration confers. If the party has not registered for the elections, the name of the party will not be put on the ballot paper, only the names of the candidates.
(f)Be established on the basis of a written constitution; and have as one of its objects or activities to endorse candidates to contest elections for the House of Representatives or Senate.
Source:
Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918 (amended in 2019) Part XI, Section 123-130: https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C2019C00103/f85985f8-e256-4e11-ad31-884ed7f92224
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2024/09/09
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Autriche
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
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Source:
Federal Law on the Election of the National Council (1992), Art. 42
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2012/05/29
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Azerbaïdjan
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h. Sans objet
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Source:
Election Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan including 2024 amendments, article 146 and 147: https://msk.gov.az/uploads/qanunvericilik/Election-Code-2024.pdf
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2024/11/12
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Bahamas
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g. Information non disponible
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There are no provisions in the law regarding the registration of political parties in order to participate in an election.
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2017/03/27
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Bahreïn
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h. Sans objet
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There are no parties that support candidates, most of the candidates have the backing of national societies after allowing them to support their candidates in elections and campaigning for them. The government has left the decision open to the new parliament as to how individual members want to organise themselves for future contests. The election of the members of the parliament will comply with the regulations of the individual candidate elections.
Source:
The Shura and Representatives Councils Law 2002: https://regulations-references-laws-s3-bucket.s3.me-south-1.amazonaws.com/public/_pdf-1705188185067.pdf
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2024/11/25
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Bangladesh
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
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a.) Support by 2 qualified electors of the constituency.
Source:
S. M. Asaduzzaman; Public Relations Officer; Bangladesh Election Commission. Email: [email protected]
The Representation of the People Order, Ch. VIA, Art. 90.A
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2012/05/30
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Barbade
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
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a) Nomination by 4 electors
b) Deposit equivalent to 250 bb$(Barbados dollars), reimbursed if the candidate is elected or obtains more than 1/6 of the total votes cast in the constituency.
Source:
Donville Johnson, Chief Electoral Officer, Electoral and Boundaries Commission, Barbados, Donvillej(a)hotmail.com
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2002/07/09
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Belarus
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h. Sans objet
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Parties do not compete in elections they can only propose candidates and the candidates can be members of the parties.
Source:
Electoral Code: "Electoral Code of the Republic of Belarus”, art. 62: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/BY/belarus-electoral-code-2023-english/
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2023/09/13
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Belgique
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
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Signatures of 3 members of outgoing Assembly or signatures of a number of voters which varies according to the population of the constituency:
-less than 500,000 inhabitants = 200 signatures
- 500,000 to 1,000,000 inhabitants = 400 signatures.
Source:
The Belgian Electoral Code, Art. 116
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/BE/belgium-electoral-code-2014/view
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2019/04/25
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Belize
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h. Sans objet
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The registration provisions to participate in national elections (House of Representatives) are related to individual candidates, not to political parties.
Source:
Electoral Law: “Representation of the People Act, Chapter 9”, Schedule III, Section 3 (2): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BZ/belize-representation-of-the-people-act-2020/
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2025/03/24
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Bermudes
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b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
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b. A deposit of $250.00 for each candidate deposited with accountant general on Nomination Day.
Source:
Randy Scott, Parliamentary Registry
http://www.elections.gov.bm/index.php/faq/9-faq/12-nomination-day-faqs
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2012/05/31
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Bhoutan
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f. Autre
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Source:
Election Act of the Kingdom of Bhutan, Chapter 8, Article 131-136: https://www.ecb.bt/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/ElectionActEnglish.pdf
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2024/08/27
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Bolivie
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
c. Exigence de répartition régionale
f. Autre
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Source:
Political Parties’ Law; “Ley de Organizaciones Políticas — Ley 1096-2018”, art. 13: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/BO/bolivia-ley-1096-2018-de-organizaciones-politicas/ (2019).
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2024/12/10
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Bosnie-et-Herzégovine
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
f. Autre
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a) different number of signatures for different levels
b) different amount for different levels
f) Signed statement that the party will abide by the GFAP in BiH, and the Elec-tion Law. GFAP is The General Framework Agreement for Peace in Bosnia and Herzegovina (Initiated in Dayton on 21 November 1995 and signed in Paris on 14 December 1995).
Source:
Electoral Law: Election Law of Bosnia and Herzegovina, art. 1.13, 4.4 and 4.16. https://www.izbori.ba/Documents/documents/ZAKONI/BiH_Election_Law_last_consolidated_version.pdf?v-4 (2024)
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2025/06/23
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Botswana
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
f. Autre
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The the registration process in Botswana is both easy and quick. Application for registration must be made with the Registrar of Societies within 28 days of establishment or of the adoption of the constitution or of rules, regulations or by-laws. before processing an application the Registrar may require of the party additional information deemed necessary for the consideration of the application.
Source:
Societies Act, art. 6(1)-(4): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/BW/bostwana-societies-act-chapter-18-01 (2014);
Registration of Societies Regulations of 5th January, 1973 (as amended up to 2004), art. 3: http://www1.eis.gov.bw/EIS/Policies/Subsidiary%20Legislation/CAP%2018-01%20Societies%20Subsidiary%20Legislation.pdf (2014);
EISA, Party Registration in Botswana: http://www.content.eisa.org.za/old-page/botswana-party-registration (2014).
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2014/10/28
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Brunei Darussalam
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h. Sans objet
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Source:
Constitution, Art. 23: http://publicofficialsfinancialdisclosure.worldbank.org/fdl/sites/fdl/files/assets/law-library-files/Brunei_Constitution_1959_amended%202011_EN.pdf (2013);
CIA World Factbook: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/bx.html
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2013/03/18
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Brésil
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
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f) It can take part in the elections a party that years before the election has registered his articles of association in the Tribunal Supremo Electoral (TSE)
Source:
Law on Elections, Law No. 9,504, September 30, 1997, Article 4, 10:
https://www.tse.jus.br/legislacao/codigo-eleitoral/lei-das-eleicoes/lei-das-eleicoes-lei-nb0-9.504-de-30-de-setembro-de-1997
Law on Political Parties, Law No. 9,096, Article 7:
https://www.tse.jus.br/legislacao/codigo-eleitoral/lei-dos-partidos-politicos/lei-dos-partidos-politicos-lei-nb0-9.096-de-19-de-setembro-de-1995
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2024/10/23
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Bulgarie
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
f. Autre
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Legally registered parties can run candidates after collecting a number of signatures and paying a deposit.
A political party shall be established at a constituent assembly by the agreement of at least 500 citizens with voting rights. The constituent assembly shall adopt a Statute and shall elect the party leadership bodies.
Source:
Electoral Law: Political Parties Act, article 133(1-4):
http://www.legislationline.org/documents/action/popup/id/15811 (2014)
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2014/10/09
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Burkina
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b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
f. Autre
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Le cautionnement : 50 000 f cfa par liste
Source:
Electoral Code as amended in 2015, art. 174, 175, 185: http://www.ceni.bf/sites/default/files/Code_électoral_BF-Version_21.05.2015.pdf (2015)
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2015/12/04
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Burman (Myanmar)
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b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
e. Nombre minimal de candidats
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Source:
The Political Parties Registration Law No. 2 /2010 with the 2011 amendments, art. 12 (a-i): http://www.altsean.org/Research/2010/Resources/Laws/Political%20Parties%20Registration%20Law.pdf (2013);
Thai Action Committee for Democracy in Burma, Election Summary Report of Burma Parliamentary & Local Assembly Elections held in November 2010, p. 29: http://www.tourismtransparency.org/sites/default/files/reports/An%20Election%20of%20Generals.pdf (2015).
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2015/11/17
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Burundi
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e. Nombre minimal de candidats
f. Autre
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Source:
Electoral Code, art. 127: https://courconstitutionnelle.gov.bi/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/Code-Electoral_30092024095027.pdf
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2025/05/08
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Bénin
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b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
c. Exigence de répartition régionale
f. Autre
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La déclaration de candidature est obligatoire pour tout candidat aux élections prévues par l'article premier de la loi n°2000-18(code électoral)et elle déposée au siège de l'organisme chargé de la gestion des élections qui délivre un récepissé provisoire comportant le numéro d'enregistrement.
Source:
Law n ° 2010-33 of 7 January 2011 setting general rules for the elections in the Republic of Benin, art. 33, 34: http://ddata.over-blog.com/1/35/48/78/Benin-2/Loi-electorale-generale-pour-2011.pdf (2016 );
Law No. 2010-35 of 21 December 2010 regulating the election of members of the National Assembly, art. 3, 29, 34: http://ddata.over-blog.com/1/35/48/78/Benin-2/Loi-legislatives-2011.pdf (2016)
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2019/04/05
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Cambodge
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b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
e. Nombre minimal de candidats
f. Autre
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To officially register for participation in the election, a political party shall submit to the National Election Committee an application in a form approved by the National Election Committee, no later than seventy (70) days before polling day, and shall provide the following documents:
1. A copy of the certificate of registration of the political party issued by the Ministry of the Interior;
2. The name of the political party in full, together with its abbreviation and logo;
3. The address of the headquarters of the political party;
4. A list of all candidates throughout the country. The list shall include a number of titular candidates equal to at least one-third (1/3) of the seats in the National Assembly, and number of alternate candidates equal to that of titular candidates;
5. The names of the constituencies where the party wishes to run and the corresponding lists of candidates. A list of candidates for constituency shall have the same number of candidates as that seats allocated by the National Election Committee and shall conform to the format prescribed by the National Election Committee.
For which a constituency is allocated with one or two seats, there shall be at least three alternate candidates.
6. A statement indicating the bank account in which revenue, including contributions from whatever sources, has been deposited by the political party in any bank in the Kingdom of Cambodia accredited by the National Bank of Cambodia;
7. A copy of the political party Constitution and other documents certifying the formation of the political party;
8. A statement of the political party's commitment to participate in and accept the result of the election conducted in the manner of free and fair elections and to abide by the Law on the Election of the Members of the National Assembly, the Code of Conduct, and the Law on Political Parties;
9. A list of members of the steering committee, standing committee or equivalent organ of the political party;
10. A receipt for deposit of fifteen million (15,000,000) riels issued by the National Treasury. This deposit shall be returned to the political party concerned if it receives at least 3% of the valid votes or the votes needed to win one seat in the National Assembly.
In the event of the dissolution of the National Assembly before the end of its mandate, the registration of political parties shall proceed within ten (10) days of its dissolution.
Source:
Law on the Election of the Members of the National Assembly, art. 27: http://ngocedaw.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/tmp_11849-Draft-of-LEMNA-by-CNRP-CPP_March_08_2015132491924.pdf
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2023/10/11
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Cameroun
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d. Enregistrement non obligatoire
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- La caution est de 50 000 Frants par candidat titulaire.
- Il y a des exigences liées aux pieces à fournir par les candidats:
- La loi ne précise pas expréssement un nombre indiqué de candidats sinon qu'elle dispose simplement que les listes doivent
-Les candidats doivent être menbres du parti.
-Pour ce qui est du point c notons que l'article 4 alinéat 4 dispose que la constitution de chaque liste doit tenir compte des difféentes composantes sociologiques de la circonscription concernée.
Source:
Electoral Code. https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CM/cameroon-electoral-code-english-2012
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2018/11/07
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Canada
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
e. Nombre minimal de candidats
f. Autre
|
The Canada Elections Act requires a statement that the party has appointed a leader and three other officials, along with their names, addresses; the names, addresses and at least 250 signed supportive declarations of members of the party; a signed declaration by the leader that one of the fundamental purposes of the party is to “participate in public affairs by endorsing one or more of its members as candidates and supporting their election”. The Chief Electoral Officer must be satisfied that the information in the application is accurate and that the organization is a political party, and may ask for additional documents (including the party's constitution, by-laws and program) if he or she deems it necessary. A party that meets these administrative requirements becomes eligible for registration and its registered status is granted when it nominates at least one candidate in an election.
Source:
The Canada Elections Act (2015)
http://laws-lois.justice.gc.ca/PDF/E-2.01.pdf
Elections Canada: Backgrounders: Registration of Federal Political Parties (http://www.elections.ca/content.asp?section=gen&document=ec90530&dir=bkg&lang=e&textonly=false)
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2025/03/28
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Cap-Vert
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e. Nombre minimal de candidats
f. Autre
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Source:
Constitution of Cape Verde as amended in 2010, art. 106: http://www.parlamento.cv/Downloads/Constitui%C3%A7%C3%A3o%20da%20Rep%C3%BAblica%20de%20Cabo%20verde,%202010.pdf (2016);
Electoral Law as amended by Law No 56/VII/2010, art. 340, 348, 366, 374, 414: http://www.parlamento.cv/userfiles/image/site/Leis/Altera%20o%20C%C3%B3digo%20Eleitoral%20-%20texto%20integrante.pdf (2016)
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2016/05/04
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Chili
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
c. Exigence de répartition régionale
f. Autre
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0.5 % of voters of last elections
Source:
Electoral Law: “Ley Orgánica Constitucional sobre Votaciones Populares y Escrutinios (2016)”, art. 3 & 6:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CL/chile-ley-sobre-votaciones-populares-y-escrutinios/
Electoral Law: “Ley Orgánica Constitucional de los Partidos Políticos (2016)”, art. 5-7:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CL/chile-ley-organica-constitucional-de-los-partidos/
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2025/03/21
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Chine
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g. Information non disponible
|
Source:
This Constitution, in legal form, affirms the achievements of the struggles of the Chinese people of all ethnic groups and defines the basic system and basic tasks of the state; it is the fundamental law of the state and has supreme legal authority. The people of all ethnic groups, all state organs, the armed forces, all political parties and public organizations and all enterprises and institutions in the country must take the Constitution as the basic standard of conduct, and they have the duty to uphold the dignity of the Constitution and ensure its implementation.
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2012/06/04
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Chypre
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
|
Source:
Political Parties Law, Art. 3 (1):
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/CY/cyprus-the-political-parties-law-2012/ (2016).
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2024/10/25
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Chypre (du nord)
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f. Autre
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Source:
Constitution, Art. 70
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2012/06/07
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Colombie
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f. Autre
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Only to have legal personality
Source:
Constitution: “Constitución Política de Colombia”, art. 108 (3, 7): http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CO/colombia-constitucion-politica-de-colombia-2016 (2016).
Electoral Law: “Código Electoral”, art. 93: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CO/colombia-codigo-electoral-2016/ (2016).
Law 1475 of 2011: “Ley 1475 de 2011 sobre los partidos y movimientos políticos”, art. 28: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CO/colombia-ley-1475-de-2011-sobre-partidos-politicos/ (2011).
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2024/12/13
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Comores
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
d. Enregistrement non obligatoire
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b) deposit of 500 000 Comoran franc (equivalent of 1010 euros)
Source:
Law No 10-018/AU Amending certain provisions of the Electoral Act No. 07-001/AU of 14 January 2007, art. 62, 63
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/KM/comores-electoral-law-2010/view (2016)
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2025/09/30
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Congo (Brazzaville)
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e. Nombre minimal de candidats
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A no reimbursement deposit of 100.000 FCFA is required for political parties running for national elections
Source:
Election law of 24 November 2001, Art. 70: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CG/congo-brazzaville-electoral-law-2001/view (2017)
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2017/03/29
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Congo (Kinshasa), République Démocratique du
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g. Information non disponible
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Source:
Loi électorale de la RDC (2015):
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CD/congo-kinshasa-rdc-loi-electorale-2015/
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2016/11/29
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Corée du Nord
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
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a) Each candidate must be nominated at a meeting of at least 100 electors; more than 1/2 of these must support his/her candidacy.
f) Nomination by electors, political parties or social organisations (jointly or individually)
Source:
IPU Parline database:
http://www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/2085.htm
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2014/06/23
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Corée du Sud
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
c. Exigence de répartition régionale
f. Autre
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For a party to be a registered party that can nominate candidates in elections for public offices, it should have constituency-parties which have to, at the same time, be distributed among more than 5 Shi/Dos (regional level). When a registered party nominates candidates for proportional representative National Assembly members, it has to deposit 15.000.000 Won, or approximately 12.000 USD per candidate. The number of seats reserved for proportional representation is 46, which is the maximum number of candidates a registered political party can nominate in the general election for the National Assembly. An individual who wants to be an independent candidate in a constituency has to collect more than 300 but less than 500 signatures of voters who are registered in the constituency concerned. Candidates for constituencies, whether they are independent of party-nominated, have to make the same amount of deposit, which have to be paid by the candidates themselves.
Source:
Political Parties Act, Article 4,12,17,18: https://www.nec.go.kr/site/eng/ex/bbs/List.do?cbIdx=1280
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2024/08/28
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Costa Rica
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
c. Exigence de répartition régionale
f. Autre
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a. The support of three thousand voters enrolled in the civil registry if the election is national, or 1% of the voters in the corresponding electoral district (provincial or cantonal).
c. Hold assemblies at the corresponding levels.
f. Submit the party's charter and bylaws
The parties may be national (presidential and legislative elections), provincial (legislative elections), or cantonal (municipal authorities). Whichever party it is, it has to be made up through a notary act endorsed by a group of no less than fifty voters. The party has a term of two years to register in the civil registry in order to have official validation as a political party.
Source:
Electoral Law: “Ley 8765: Código Electoral”, art. 60-62: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CR/costa-rica-ley-8765-codigo-electoral-2018.pdf/
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2018/01/24
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Croatie
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
f. Autre
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f) All political parties registered in the Republic of Croatia, on the day of proclamation of decision in the Official Gazette that the elections have been called, are entitled to propose their party lists for election of representatives to the House of Representatives.
Source:
Electoral Law: Act on Election of Representatives to the Croatian Parliament (116/99) (consolidated wording with amendments No. 109/00 and 53/03), art. 19-21.
https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/1154/file/71c13d3cb8431393409819c98e04.pdf
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2020/07/06
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Cuba
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h. Sans objet
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f) According to law, up to 50% of the Deputies must be delegates chosen in each municipality. Parliamentary candidates are otherwise proposed by nominating assemblies which comprise representatives of workers, youth, women, students and farmers as well as members of the Committees for the Defence of the Revolution. The final list of candidates, which corresponds to the number of seats to be filled, is drawn up by the National Candidature Commission taking into account criteria such as candidates' merit, patriotism, ethical values and revolutionary history.
Source:
Electoral Law: “Ley No. 127, Ley Electoral”, art. 180: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/CU/cuba-ley-electoral-127-2019-ace/
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2023/09/12
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Côte d'Ivoire
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b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
e. Nombre minimal de candidats
f. Autre
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Déclaration de candidature, cautionnement d'un montant de 100 000 francs CFA. Aucune liste de candidatures ne peut être acceptée si elle ne comprend un nombre de candidats égal à celui des sièges à pourvoir dans la circonscription électorale considérée.
Source:
Code électoral (2015), art. 24, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/CI/cote-divoire-code-electoral-2015/view
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2016/12/01
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Danemark
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
f. Autre
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All political parties which gained representation in parliament at the previous Folketing election and which are still present in parliament are automatically assigned the right to participate.
New parties must file their registration to the Minister for the Interior not later than noon 15 days prior to election day. The registration must be accompanied by statements from voters whose number corresponds to 1/175 of all valid votes cast in the last genaral election as a minimum. The voters' statements must clearly state the name of the voter, CRS number, permanent address, and be signed and dated by the voter in his own handwriting.
The German Minority Party may participate in general elections without presenting signatures, but hasn't done so since 1971.
Source:
Parliamentary Election Act of Denmark, Ch.1, P.3, Art. 11-12.
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2019/05/27
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Djibouti
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
c. Exigence de répartition régionale
e. Nombre minimal de candidats
f. Autre
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b) deposit of D.Fr. 500,000 per candidate is required
f) Lists of candidatures shall be transmitted to the Ministry of Interior at least 14 days before the start of the election campaign. It should include, i.a., a logotype of the party to be imprinted on the ballot.
Source:
Electoral Law n° 1/AN/92 regulating elections, as amended by Organic Law n°14/AN/11/6, art. 31-34: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/DJ/djibouti-electoral-law-1992/view (2016)
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2018/04/09
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Dominique
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g. Information non disponible
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The electoral law does not contemplate the registration of political parties, but candidates registration.
Source:
EL: 15.
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2009/07/05
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El Salvador
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
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The law takes into account two moments or stages to make up a new party: one for integration and one for registration. The purpose of the first stage is to request authorization from the Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE) to carry out activities of proselytism for 60 days that will allow the party to gather the necessary amount of signatures for registration. Then the representatives submit their affiliation book to the TSE, which revises and verifies the signatures. If the party complies with the necessary amount of signatures, then the representatives submit a registration application along with a certified act of the session in which the party approved its declaration of principles and its charter, as well as its name, colors, and symbol. In order to be registered, a party needs to submit a number of signatures equivalent to 3% of the votes that were cast in the previous presidential election.
Source:
Political Parties Act: "Decreto No. 307 — Ley de Partidos Políticos", art. 6, 13: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/SV/el-salvador-recopilacion-legislacion-electoral-2021/
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2024/12/19
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Espagne
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f. Autre
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There are two main requirements: 1) To be in the Ministry of Interior's Register for Political Parties 2) To have appointed the repreesentatives to its candidatures to the Electoral Administration. In order to create a Political Party it is required that, at least three promoters present the Party Statutes in the register of Political Parties of the Ministry of Interior, by a notarial Deed.
Source:
Law 6/2002 of 27 June about political parties: “Ley Orgánica 6/2002, de 27 de junio, de Partidos Políticos”, art. 3:
https://www.boe.es/buscar/pdf/2002/BOE-A-2002-12756-consolidado.pdf;
Electoral Law: “Ley Orgánica 5/1985, de 19 de junio, del Régimen Electoral General”, arts. 43 & 168: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/ES/espana-ley-organica-5-1985-de-19-de-junio-del-1/
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2025/04/03
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Estonie
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b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
f. Autre
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b) – 6000 kr for 2007 Riigikogu elections,
f) Party must be registered,
Source:
Electoral Law: Riigikogu Election Act last amended on 13 April 2016, § 26(1) & 30(5).
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2019/02/19
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Fidji
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
f. Autre
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200 signatures required. Note this is not in the Act or Constitution. The Electoral Commission is empowered to regulations relating to the registration of political parties. Electoral Act S.164(2)(a)
Source:
Electoral Decree No. 11 of 2014, art. 26-27 https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/pacific/FJ/fiji-electoral-decree-no.-11-of-2014/at_download/file (2014).
Political Parties (Registration, Conduct, Funding and Disclosures) Decree No. 4 of 2013, art. 6: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/pacific/FJ/fiji-political-parties-registration-conduct/view (2014).
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2018/04/20
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Finlande
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
f. Autre
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f.) A party shall submit, not later than 40 days before election day, its list of candidates (candidate application) to the electoral district committee, where the candidates are to be nominated not later than 31 days before election day.
A maximum of 14 candidates may be elected by each party in every electoral district. Parties may form electoral alliances, but the number of candidates nominated by an alliance may not exceed the maximum number of candidates for a single party.
Source:
Act on Political Parties, 10/1969, §2 (1-4)
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2019/04/02
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France
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d. Enregistrement non obligatoire
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Source:
Electoral Code, Art. L154
https://www.legifrance.gouv.fr/affichCode.do;jsessionid=F68B3CF06BA941E48270531A7F396845.tplgfr23s_1?cidTexte=LEGITEXT000006070239&dateTexte=20200617
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2020/06/20
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French Guiana
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d. Enregistrement non obligatoire
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The French overseas departments (Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Réunion) elects candidates to the French Senate and House of Representatives. The overseas departments follow the same rules as the metropole regarding the organization of the elections. They do however enjoy certain specificities concerning electoral expenditure : certain travel expenses of the candidates are not taken into account in the ceiling of candidates' election expenses (article L.52-12 of the electoral code). Besides, the French Parliament is discussing a bill which would allow elections to be held on Saturday in Guadeloupe, Martinique and Guiana (because of the time lag, people from these departments knew the results of the elections in the metropole before they voted).
Source:
Elections office, Ministry of Interior, France, [email protected]
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2009/07/05
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French Polynesia
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g. Information non disponible
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2009/07/05
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Gabon
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b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
f. Autre
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Presentation by parties or independents; for independents, deposit of CFA Francs 350,000
Reimbursable deposit requirement in certain candidacy determined by a decree.
Source:
Law No. 7/96 of 12 March 1996 establishing common rules for all political elections, with all the subsequent amendments, art. 62, 67
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GA/gabon-code-electoral-2005/view (2017)
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2017/03/24
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Gambie
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b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
f. Autre
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The consitution of the party
Source:
Elections Decree 78 of 1996, part IV, section 42 (2-b), 43 (1-b), 44: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GM/gambia-elections-decree-78-of-1996/view
"How to Register a Party" - Independent Electoral Commission-The Gambia
http://iec.gm/political-parties/how-to-register-a-party/
"Dangerous to Dissent" (Amnesty International),p.13: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GM/gambia-dangerous-to-dissent-human-rights-under/view
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2017/03/21
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Ghana
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
h. Sans objet
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"Must be supported by 20 registered voters resident in the constituency where he or she seeks election. The candidate must pay a deposit of two hundred thousand cedis."
Source:
The Public Elections Regulations, 2016, art. 6:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GH/ghana-public-elections-regulations-2016/view
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2016/09/21
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Grenada
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g. Information non disponible
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No provisions in law regarding the registration of political parties in order to participate in the elections of the House or representatives.
Source:
IFE 2006.
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2009/07/05
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Grèce
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f. Autre
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f) Formal statement of the Head of the party and nomination by the Supreme Court
Source:
P.D. 96/2007 (Codification of the legal provisions on parliamentary elections), Art. 34 and 35
https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/7827/file/Greece_Law_election_parliament_as_of_2007_en.pdf
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2020/07/26
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Guadeloupe
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d. Enregistrement non obligatoire
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The French overseas departments (Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Réunion) follow the same rules as the metropole regarding the organization of the elections. They do however enjoy certain specificities concerning electoral expenditure : certain travel expenses of the candidates are not taken into account in the ceiling of candidates' election expenses (article L.52-12 of the electoral code). Besides, the French Parliament is discussing a bill which would allow elections to be held on Saturday in Guadeloupe, Martinique and Guiana (because of the time lag, people from these departments knew the results of the elections in the metropole before they voted).
Source:
Elections office, Ministry of Interior, France, [email protected]
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2009/07/05
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Guam
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f. Autre
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a) 250 petitions
b) 100 USD
Source:
3 Guam Code 1112:
http://www.guamcourts.org/CompilerofLaws/GCA/03gca/3gc001.PDF
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2020/10/28
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Guatemala
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
f. Autre
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To rely with a minimum of affiliates equivalent to the 0.30% of the total number of citizens inscribed in the electoral roll used in the last general elections. A half of them should be able to write and read; to be in full use of his/her political rights. to be registered as a political party in the Citizens' Registry; to have a political platform, and to have obtained at least 5 % of the national voting in the most recent national elections, if the party contested.
Source:
Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral y de Partidos Políticos”, art. 19: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/GT/guatemala-lepp-y-reglamentos-2023/ ;
Electoral Law: “Ley Electoral y de Partidos Políticos (2016)", art. 19 & 93, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/GT/guatemala-ley-electoral/
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2023/05/29
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Guinée
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f. Autre
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Source:
Electoral Code No. 91/012/CTRN, art. 153, 154, 155:http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/GN/guinea-electoral-code-2010/
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2017/01/26
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Guinée-Bissau
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c. Exigence de répartition régionale
e. Nombre minimal de candidats
f. Autre
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Source:
Electoral Law of 11 November 2009 on the election of the President of the Republic and the National People's Assembly ("Lei Eleitoral Para Presidente da República e Assembleia Nacional Popular"), art. 116, 122, 127: http://www.cne-guinebissau.org/phocadownload/lei_eleitoral.pdf (2012)
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2014/06/24
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Guyana
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g. Information non disponible
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No provisions in law regarding the registration of political parties in order to participate in an election.
Source:
IFE 2006.
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2015/05/11
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Géorgie
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
e. Nombre minimal de candidats
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a) At least 50.000
e) Minimum 100, Maximum 235.
Parties which have candidates in the Parliament are free from these requirements.
Source:
The Election Code of Georgia, art. 142:
https://matsne.gov.ge/en/document/view/1557168?publication=87
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2024/07/25
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Haïti
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
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b) Deposit of 2,500 gourdes
Source:
a) Le Moniteur sous la direction de Beauzile, Fritzner, « Loi électoral », http://haitijustice.com/pdf/legislation/loi-electorale-haiti-2013.pdf, 168ième année No. 229, 2013
b) Le Moniteur sous la direction de Beauzile, Fritzner, « Loi électoral », http://haitijustice.com/pdf/legislation/loi-electorale-haiti-2013.pdf, 168ième année No. 229, 2013
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2015/04/08
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Honduras
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
c. Exigence de répartition régionale
f. Autre
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Citizens' list who support the request (Minimum signature of 2% of the valid votes casted during the last general election for president.
The political party must prove its presence in more than half of the departments and municipalities of the country, and must file before the National Election Tribunal a registration application with a constituent statement through notarial deed, a declaration of principles and the statutes that regulate its activities.
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/
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2025/08/07
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Hong Kong
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b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
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This information refers to the electoral arrangements in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China. Thus the term national level and elections does not mean national elections in the People's Republic of China but the elections in Hong Kong. The situation is the same when it comes to institutional arrangements. In some answers the option "local election" is chosen to show that it is not regular national elections.
Source:
Legislative Council Ordinance, Sec. 40: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/HK/hong-kong-legislative-council-ordinance-cap-542
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2021/06/07
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Hongrie
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
c. Exigence de répartition régionale
e. Nombre minimal de candidats
f. Autre
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There are three elements of the election system: national list, territorial list and single-member constituencies.
To be a candidate in a single member constituency 750 signatures are required.
Only those parties are entitled to territorial list which in this territory have candidates. The party has to have 25% but at least 2 candidates of the eligible deputies of this territory.
Only those parties are entitled to a national list which have at least 7 territorial lists.
Source:
Electoral Law: Act CCIII of 2011 on the Elections of Members of Parliament of Hungary, Sections 6(1), 8(1), 8(4), 9(2), & 9(4): http://njt.hu/cgi_bin/njt_doc.cgi?docid=142940.283327;
Act XXXVI of 2013 on Electoral Procedure (last modified by Act CCVII of 2013), Sections 132-136: http://njt.hu/cgi_bin/njt_doc.cgi?docid=159995.329468#foot194.
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2018/07/30
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Inde
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b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
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In India, only candidates contest elections. However, some of these candidates are set-up and sponsored by political parties. There is no spearate registration of political parties for contesting an election. Registration of political parties is done by the Election Commission (section 29 A of Representation Act 1951) when certain simple requirements, such as contribution of the party, name, and registered office of the party etc. are met.
More important is the 'recognition' of political parties either as 'national party' or 'state party', which depends upon geographical spread of the party and a certain percentage of votes obtained in the last preceding general election. Candidates set up by recognised parties get preferential treatment in the allocation of election symbol reserved for such party.
Source:
The Representation of the People Act, 1951, Section 29 A: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/IN/india-representation-of-the-people-act-1951/view
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2024/06/25
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Indonésie
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c. Exigence de répartition régionale
f. Autre
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f) Submitting the party's name and logo.
Law on General Elections of 1999, Article 39:
"(1) A Political Party can participate in the General Election whenever it meets the following requirements:
a. the party is recognized under the Law on Political Parties;
b. having a committee in more,than one half of the number of provinces in Indonesia;
c. having a committee in more than one half of the number of districts/regencies in the province as meant by letter b;
d. submitting the name and logo of the political party.
Political Parties having registered, but failing to meet the requirements as meant by article (l), can not participate in the General Election, although they are still recognized as long as
they abide by their duties as stipulated by the Law on Political Parties.
To be able to participate in the next General Election, a Political Party should have as much as 2% (two percent) of the number of DPR seats or have at least 3% (three per cent) of the
number of the seats of DPRD I or DPRD ll which are spread at least over 112 (one half) the number of pvinces and 112 (one half) the number of districts/regencies throughout Indonesia
based on the result of General Elections.
Political Parties participating in the General Eledion which do not meet the requirements meant by article (3) may not participate in the next General Election, except by joining another political party."
In order to found a political party, a number of requisits must be met. Law on Political Parties, article 2:
(1) At least 50 (fifty) citizens of the Republic of Indonesia aged 21 (twenty one) years is able to form a Political Party;
(2) Political Parties which are founded and ruled by clause (1) shall meet the following requirements:
a. Include Pancasila as basis and ideology of the Unitary
State of the Republic of Indonesia in the Party Statutes;
b. the principles or characteristics, aspirations and programs
of Political Parties must not be contrary to Pancasila;
c. membership of Political Parties should be open for all citizens
of the Republic of Indonesia with the right to vote;
d. Political Parties are prohibited from using the same name
or symbol or flag of the Unitary State of the Republic of Indonesia or that of a foreign country or a person's picture or the name and symbol of an existing party.
Source:
Law 8/2012 on General Election of the Members of House of Representatives, People’s Representatives Council and Regional House of Representatives, Art. 8, 14, 15, & 54: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/ID/indonesia-law-8-2012-on-general-election-of-the/view
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2024/02/07
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Iran
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d. Enregistrement non obligatoire
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Source:
Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Iran, article 26: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Iran_1989
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2024/11/19
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Iraq
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e. Nombre minimal de candidats
f. Autre
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a) Signature and data requirements: the names, dates and places of birth, addresses, signatures, personal stamps or thumbprints, of no fewer than five hundred (500) persons who are eligible to vote and have not signed in support of another political entity, together with the numbers and dates of their nationality certificates.
b) Deposit requirement: an individual seeking certification as a political entity will pay 2.5 million Iraqi Dinars as a deposit, and a group seeking certification as a political entity will pay 7.5 million Iraqi Dinars as a deposit.
Source:
Electoral Law of the Iraqi Parliament, Articles 13 & 14: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/mideast/IQ/iraq-electoral-law-of-the-iraqi-parliament-2013/view
Certification of Political Entities and Coalitions, for The Iraqi Parliamentary Elections, Part 2: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/mideast/IQ/iraq-certification-of-political-entities-and/view
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2018/04/19
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Irlande
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f. Autre
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i.) Under Irish electoral law, only candidates stand for election. It is not compulsory for a political party to register. The registration will allows the name of the party to be included on the ballot paper and for payment of public funds depending on number of first preference votes received.
Source:
Electoral Acts, Art. 25: https://www.irishstatutebook.ie/eli/1992/act/23/enacted/en/print#sec15
|
2024/11/21
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Islande
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
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The political parties are only required to register when running for first time in parliamentary elections. The party has to register its name and present a list of at least three hundred voters declaring their support for the party.
Source:
Parliamentary Elections Act, Art. 38
https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/3897/file/Iceland_Act_Parliamentary_Elections_to_Althing_2000_en.pdf
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2020/07/27
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Israël
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f. Autre
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f) Party lists that include at least one registered party registered with the Central Elections Committee
Source:
Dr. Susan Hattis Rolef, The Knesset Research and Information Center
Central Elections Committee, Parties, Lists, Factions, and Movements: https://bechirot21.bechirot.gov.il/election/English/About/Pages/ElectionsTerms_eng.aspx
The Knesset, Elections for the Knesset: http://www.knesset.gov.il/description/eng/eng_mimshal_beh.htm#1
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2019/05/02
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Italie
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
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a.)1500 minimum and 4500 maximum
Source:
Electoral Law: "Testo Unico delle Leggi Elettorali", Art. 14-20
https://www.normattiva.it/uri-res/N2Ls?urn:nir:stato:decreto.del.presidente.della.repubblica:1957-03-30;361!vig=
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2020/07/18
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Jamahiriya arabe libyenne
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e. Nombre minimal de candidats
f. Autre
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Source:
Law No. 4 on the Election of the General National Congress, Art. 14-16. (National Transitional Council on Libya): (Eng) http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LY/libya-law-no.-4-of-2012-on-the-election-of-the-e/view (Arabic) http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LY/libya-law-no.-4-of-2012-on-the-election-of-the/view
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2024/11/25
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Jamaïque
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
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No provisions in law regarding the necessity of political parties to register in order to nominate candidates and compete in parliamentary elections.
Source:
Political Party Registration Act (2014) https://www.ecj.com.jm/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/GUIDELINES-for-Registration.pdf
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2025/09/22
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Japon
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e. Nombre minimal de candidats
f. Autre
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e. 10 members
f. 2% of total seats.
Source:
Public Offices Election Act, Art. 86, 86-2 and 86-3:
https://elaws.e-gov.go.jp/search/elawsSearch/elaws_search/lsg0500/detail?lawId=325AC1000000100
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2019/07/09
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Jordanie
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b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
f. Autre
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(500) cinq cents dinars non remboursables dans n'importe quelle circonstance.
Source:
The 2012 Parliament Elections Law No. 25, art. 12, 14, 16: http://www.entikhabat.jo/Documents/Laws/Election%20Law%20No%2025%20of%202012.pdf (2013)
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2016/08/03
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Kazakhstan
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
f. Autre
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Article 88 of the Constitutional Act of the Republic of Kazakhstan, "On Elections":
"Article 88. The election contribution (deposit)
Each candidate in deputies of Mazhilis before registration and after his/her check for eligibility to the requirements of the Constitution and the present Constitutional Law, shall deposit on the account of the Central election committee the election contribution fifteen times exceeding the size of the minimum wages fixed by the legislation."
Source:
Constitutional Law on Elections of the Republic of Kazakhstan as amended on June 29, 2018, art. 88, 89: https://www.election.gov.kz/eng/election-legal-framework/the-laws-of-the-rk.php
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2024/10/20
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Kenya
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c. Exigence de répartition régionale
f. Autre
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Political parties are an established part of modern mass democracy. Political parties have to be registered with the registrar of societies and the electoral commission relies on the registrar to furnish it with a list of registered political parties. ECK determines whether the party is structured and committed to principles of democracy, secularism and socialism in accordance with the Kenyan Constitution and would uphold the sovereignty, unity and integrity of Kenya. Parties are expected to hold organizational elections and have a written constitution
Source:
Constitution art. 91
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2012/02/24
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Kirghizstan
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b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
e. Nombre minimal de candidats
f. Autre
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b) 300 minimum salaries.
Source:
Constitutional Law No 68 of 2011 (amended 2020) “On elections of the President of the Kyrgyz Republic and deputies of Jogorku Kenesh of the Kyrgyz Republic”, art. 60-61: https://legislationline.org/sites/default/files/documents/a1/KYRG_Const%20Laww%20on%20Elections%20of%20President%20and%20MPs.pdf
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2025/05/07
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Kiribati
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h. Sans objet
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a) Support of three electors
Source:
Article 12, Elections Ordinance
http://www.paclii.org/ki/legis/consol_act/eo167.pdf
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2024/11/25
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Koweït
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h. Sans objet
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g) Individual candidatures since there are no political parties. See question PC09
Source:
Democracy Reporting International, Assessment of the Electoral Framework of Kuwait: http://www.democracy-reporting.org/files/dri_kuwait_report_08.pdf (2013)
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2013/01/31
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Laos
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f. Autre
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f) support of local authorities or mass organizations required. In each constituency, election committees receive and approve candidatures after having reduced them to a desired number.
Source:
Law No. 37/PO on the Election of Members of the National Assembly, art. 9: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/LA/Lao-People2019s-Democratic-Republic-Law-on/view
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2021/02/24
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Lesotho
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
f. Autre
|
a. 500 members who are registered voters, with names, addresses and constituency registration details.
f. Parties must pay an application fee (amount not specified in law), particulars of assets, liabilities and bank accounts, account details for a transaction bank account
Source:
National Assembly Electoral Act (2011), Article 23-24
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2017/07/19
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Lettonie
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b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
f. Autre
|
a) A list of candidates shall be submitted by a person authorised by the decision-making body of the relevant political organisation (party) or the association of political organisations (parties). b) The Central Election Commission shall only register the lists of candidates, if the persons submitting these lists have made a security deposit of 1.000 Lats (2110 USD) in the Central Election Commission fund. If no candidate is elected from the list, the Central Election Commission shall transfer the security deposit to the state budget. f) Candidate lists may be submitted by a legally registered political organisation (party) and by a legally registered association of political organisations (parties). Lists of candidates shall be accepted starting from the 80th day before Election Day, but the 60th day before Election Day shall be the last date to accept the said lists.
Source:
Electoral Law: The Saeima Election Law as in force on 19 July 2014, art. 9, 12: http://cvk.lv/pub/public/30870.html?doc_print=1 (2014)
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2014/10/09
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Liban
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h. Sans objet
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Il y a une condition de dépôt de 10 millions de LBP qui est égale à 6667$ pour chaque candidat sur la liste sur une base individuelle.
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2024/11/20
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Liberia
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b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
f. Autre
|
500 from 12 of 15 counties
Source:
The 1986 Constitution of the Republic of Liberia, Art. 79, http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/LR/liberia-amended-electoral-laws-2014/view; National Elections Commission, Regulations and Guidelines Relating to Political Parties and Independent Candidates (2017), http://www.necliberia.org/doc_download/NEC_Revised_Guidelines_Final_Printed_Version_2017.pdf?a4705305cd27e04fb1f66830e7e0ef9d=Mg%3D%3D
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2024/10/25
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Liechtenstein
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f. Autre
|
Source:
Third Evaluation Round, Second Compliance Report on Liechtenstein, "Incriminations (ETS 173 and 191, GPC 2)," "Transparency of Party Funding," GRECO.
https://rm.coe.int/third-evaluation-round-second-compliance-report-on-liechtenstein-incri/1680a0bd69
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2025/02/18
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Lituanie
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b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
e. Nombre minimal de candidats
f. Autre
|
b.) 1 AMW per candidate on the list (this means one monthly wage, that is equal to 2052 Litas and approximately 594 EUR at the moment)
e.) 25 candidates is the minimum (141 is the maximum which is the number of the candidates in the Seimas)
Source:
Republic of Lithuania, Law on the Elections to the Seimas (9 July 1992, as last amended on 22 March 2016 – No XII-2265), art. 37(2), 41(1-3)
https://e-seimas.lrs.lt/portal/legalAct/lt/TAD/89e6d1a0f58111e5bf4ee4a6d3cdb874?jfwid=tu0odnkka
Republic of Lithuania, Law on Political Parties (25 September 1990, No I-606, As last amended on 6 November 2014,No XII-1292)
https://e-seimas.lrs.lt/portal/legalAct/lt/TAD/09450a307a1c11e4a8a7b07c53dc637c?jfwid=rivwzvpvg
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2020/06/05
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|
Luxembourg
|
a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
f. Autre
|
a) There is three different options: 1) Signatures by 100 voters in the constituency in which the candidate is running; or 2) Signature by a parliamentarian elected in the constituency in which the candidate is running; or 3) Signatures by three elected holders of a seat in the local assembly, in any municipality in the constituency.
Source:
Electoral law, Art. 135: https://legislationline.org/sites/default/files/documents/68/Luxembourg_electoral%20code_2003_amended2016_FR.pdf
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2024/11/21
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Macédoine, ARYM
|
a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
|
Article 37: The nomination of candidates for election of Members of Parliament shall be done by submitting lists of candidates. A candidate for Member of Parliament may be proposed on one list of candidates only. In the proposed lists of candidates each sex shall be represented with at least 30 %.
Source:
Law on Political Parties, article 11: https://www.ecoi.net/en/file/local/1158157/1226_1381487580_fyrom-law-on-political-parties-2008.pdf
Electoral Code of the Republic of Macedonia including 2021 amendments, article 60(7): https://www.ifes.org/document/northmacedoniaelectoralcodeupdatesseptember2021pdf
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2024/11/20
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Madagascar
|
f. Autre
|
Source:
Organic Law No. 2012-016 regulating legislative elections, art. 23, 24, 25, 27, 28: http://www.ceni-madagascar.mg/dossier/loi%20_n-2012-016_%20elect_%20legis.pdf (2013)
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2013/02/12
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|
Malaisie
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b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
|
a.A party must be registered with the Registrar of Societies
b.A Party must register a symbol, in order to use the party symbol, with Election Commission Malaysia (ECM)
Source:
The Star Online Website: http://elections.thestar.com.my/ge_faq.aspx#2 (2013)
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2013/03/21
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|
Malawi
|
a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
f. Autre
|
a. Names and addresses of 100 registered members
f. Particulars of head office, two copies of the party's constitution, rules and manifesto, names and addresses of office-bearers
Source:
Electoral Law: Political Parties (Registration and Regulation) Act, art. 5 & 6.
|
2025/05/26
|
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Maldives
|
b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
f. Autre
|
Source:
Report of the Commonwealth Expert Team on the Maldives 2009 Parliamentary Elections: http://www.thecommonwealth.org/files/210207/FileName/CommonwealthSecretariatMaldivesPeople%27sMajlis%28Parliamentary%29ElectionsReportoftheCommonwealthExpertTeam-9May2009.pdf(2013)
European Union ElectoralFollow-up Mission(EU EFM)to the Republic of Maldives, Follo-Up Mission Report (March 2018):
https://cdn2-eeas.fpfis.tech.ec.europa.eu/cdn/farfuture/lExHWGaFTKi4cwW_xK79_yEnIS-k1Jy7wxu_Ukx34fQ/mtime:1524735704/sites/eeas/files/final_mal_2017_eu_efm_report_final_formatted-new.pdf
|
2019/02/15
|
|
Mali
|
e. Nombre minimal de candidats
|
Les partis doivent avoir un nombre minimum de candidats égal au nombre de sièges à pourvoir
Source:
Article 143 du Code Electoral.
Verified by Mamadou Seck, Forum Civil, [email protected], 2008-02-20
|
2008/03/28
|
|
Malte
|
g. Information non disponible
|
a) Nomination by four voters registered in the same electoral division;
b) Deposit equivalent to approximately US$ 100, which is reimbursed if the number of votes obtained exceeds 1/10 of the applicable electoral quotient for the division.
Source:
General Elections Act, Art. 51, 52: http://www.parlament.mt/general_election_act?l=1 (2012)
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2012/05/22
|
|
Maroc
|
a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
e. Nombre minimal de candidats
f. Autre
|
signatures des candidats, leurs photos, les noms des candidats indépendants, les listes des noms des candidats et un dépôt de 2000 Durham sont exigés.
Source:
Council of Europe, Information Report on municipal and regional elections in the Kingdom of Morocco 8 September 2021 (2022): https://search.coe.int/congress/pages/result_details.aspx?objectid=0900001680a5ae69; Organic Law No. 27.11 relating to the House of Representatives, Articles 23, 27 (2011): http://www.sgg.gov.ma/Portals/0/lois/Loi_27-11_Fr.pdf; Organic Law No. 04.21 amending and supplementing Organic Law No. 27.11 relating to the House of Representatives, Article premier (2021): https://www.chambredesrepresentants.ma/sites/default/files/0421-fr_0.pdf
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2022/08/02
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Martinique
|
d. Enregistrement non obligatoire
|
The French overseas departments (Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Réunion) elects candidates to the French Senate and House of Representatives. The overseas departments follow the same rules as the metropole regarding the organization of the elections. They do however enjoy certain specificities concerning electoral expenditure : certain travel expenses of the candidates are not taken into account in the ceiling of candidates' election expenses (article L.52-12 of the electoral code). Besides, the French Parliament is discussing a bill which would allow elections to be held on Saturday in Guadeloupe, Martinique and Guiana (because of the time lag, people from these departments knew the results of the elections in the metropole before they voted).
Source:
Elections office, Ministry of Interior, France, [email protected]
|
2009/07/05
|
|
Maurice
|
a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
f. Autre
|
Parties and/or coalitions must register for each election with the Electoral Supervisory Commission.
a: Signature of President, Chairman, Secretary or Leader of the party
f: Other- extract from Minutes of proceedings regarding name and symbol of the party
Source:
Electoral Law: National Assembly Elections Regulations, sec. 7 & 8
Rouikaya Kasenally (2009): "Chapter 8: Mauritius" Compendium of Elections in Southern Africa 1989-2009: 20 Years of Multiparty Democracy, EISA, Johannesburg, 289.
|
2012/02/25
|
|
Mauritanie
|
d. Enregistrement non obligatoire
|
Source:
Organic Law No. 2012 - 029 amending certain provisions of Ordinance No. 91-028 of 7 October 1991, as amended, concerning the organic law on the election of deputies to the National Assembly, art. 22
|
2024/10/28
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|
Mexique
|
a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
c. Exigence de répartition régionale
|
Every three years there is a chance for political organizations to formally apply to become new national political parties. They should have a number of affiliates that represents not less than 0.26% of the total amount of registered voters for the previous federal process, including at least 3,000 affiliates in 20 of the 32 states, or 300 in at least 200 of the 300 federal districts.
An already registered national political party (nowadays there are eight) does not need to register for every national election.
Source:
Political Parties' Law: "Ley General de Partidos Políticos", arts. 10 (2b), 11: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/MX/mexico-lgpp-2024/
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2024/04/12
|
|
Micronésie
|
h. Sans objet
|
There are no 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
|
2025/03/28
|
|
Moldova, Rép.de
|
b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
c. Exigence de répartition régionale
f. Autre
|
Registered parties can nominate candidates if they are registered at the Ministry of Justice. At the parliamentary elections the period for nominating candidates starts not before than 60 days prior the election day and ends no later than 30 days prior the election day; at the local elections they can register candidates after the creation of local electoral authorities. They are registered by the district or by the Central Election Commission.
Source:
Law on Political Parties of the Republic of Moldova as of February 2008, article 8:1 a-f, 8:5.
|
2019/02/18
|
|
Monaco
|
f. Autre
|
Submission of candidatures 8 to 15 days before election day ; for the second ballot, candidatures may be presented up to the Tuesday following the first ballot.
Source:
Law 839 regulating communal and national elections, as amended in 2002, Art. 25
Amended Law No. 1.409 of 2014
https://legimonaco.mc/tnc/loi/1968/02-23-839/
|
2023/09/13
|
|
Mongolie
|
f. Autre
|
a)Independant candidates need support of not less than 801 electors of his/her constituency. Political parties need only to register, no signature requirement.
b) 10000 tugrugs (see specifications below).
Parliament Election Law, article 25
Each candidate shall deposit 10000 tugrugs with the electoral district commission. The deposit shall be made to the election expense fund described in par. 5 of article 5 of this law (see below). If the candidate is elected to the State Great Hural the deposit shall be returned. If the candidate has not been elected but obtained votes not less than the average belonging to each candidate of the respective constituency, half of the deposit shall be returned.
Parliament Election Law, article 5:
"Independent candidates shall bear election expenses by themselves Parties, coalitions and independent candidates shall form an election fund and open an account with a bank and inform the General Election Commission of this action and announce it to the public This account shall be credited with - their own money and contributions from supporting organizations and individuals and transactions shall be made through the account. Individuals and organizations may take only monetary contributions for the election purpose and shall transfer them to the account of the election fund of the parties, coalitions and independent candidates."
Source:
Electoral Law of 2016, Art. 124: https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/7739/file/Mongolia_law_elections_2015_am2016_en.pdf
|
2020/02/17
|
|
Monténégro
|
a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
|
Source:
Electoral Law: Law on the Election of Councillors and Representatives as amended in 2016, art. 43.
http://www.legislationline.org/search/runSearch/1/key/electoral+law/country/57/rows/10/type/1
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2021/12/22
|
|
Mozambique
|
c. Exigence de répartition régionale
e. Nombre minimal de candidats
|
Must register with the Ministry of Justice to function as a political organisation (once-off permanent) and with the National Electoral Commission for participation in an election (prior to every election, valid only for that election).
Source:
Law No. 8/2013 of 27 February 2013 regulating presidential and legislative elections (as amended by Law No. 12/2014), art. 167, 168, 177, 178: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/MZ/Mozambique-Law-No.-12-2014-of-13-April-2014/view (2014).
|
2014/10/13
|
|
Namibie
|
a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
e. Nombre minimal de candidats
f. Autre
|
a.The signature of its authorised representative with the postal and physical address of the party's office from which the representative will operate.
b.N$ 5000
e.& f. The constitution of the party and the endorsement of 500 members who are registered voters
Source:
Electoral Law: Electoral Act,art. 39(1)(b).
LODGE, T 1999, Handbook of Namibian Electoral Laws and Regulations 1999, EISA.
|
2012/02/25
|
|
Nauru
|
g. Information non disponible
|
|
2019/07/08
|
|
New Caledonia
|
g. Information non disponible
|
|
2009/07/05
|
|
Nicaragua
|
c. Exigence de répartition régionale
f. Autre
|
The citizens who are interested in making up a political party shall inform so to the Supreme Electoral Council; submit a public charter and basic documents (political principles, programs and bylaws) and elect boards at national, departmental, regional, and municipal levels.
Source:
Electoral Law No. 331: “Ley Electoral No. 331 (enmendada por la ley No. 790 del 23/05/2012)”, art. 65, 77, 82:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/NI/leyes-electorales/nicaragua-ley-no.-331-ley-electoral-2012/ (2016).
|
2016/06/07
|
|
Niger
|
b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
c. Exigence de répartition régionale
f. Autre
|
La caution ou la participation aux frais électoraux qui doit être versée au trésor public avant le dépôt de candidature est fixée deux cent cinquante mille (250 000) francs CFA par candidat pour l’élection des députés pour toutes les circonscriptions à titre de participation aux frais électoraux. Code électoral, art.52
Source:
Ordonnance No. 2010-96 du 28 Décembre 2010 portant Code électoral (2010), art. 52: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/NE/niger-ordinance-no.-2010-96-of-28-december-2010/
|
2017/02/03
|
|
Nigeria
|
f. Autre
|
About $1000
Source:
Electoral Act 2010, art. 31 (1, 2): http://www.inecnigeria.org/downloads/?did=5 (2013)
|
2015/03/30
|
|
Niue
|
h. Sans objet
|
Source:
Niue Assembly Act 1966, as amended.
|
2014/06/23
|
|
Northern Mariana Islands
|
a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
|
Source:
https://cnmilaw.org/pdf/public_laws/12/pl12-18.pdf
Election commission regulation, section 6003(o)(3)
|
2024/12/11
|
|
Norvège
|
a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
|
a) 5000 signatures.
Source:
The Political Parties Act, Ch. 5, Art. 3: http://www.regjeringen.no/upload/KRD/Kampanjer/valgportal/Regelverk/Act_Politica_%20Parties_EN_version_120207.pdf (2012)
|
2012/05/22
|
|
Nouvelle-Zélande
|
b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
f. Autre
|
Parties must be registered and pay a $1000 deposit to contest party vote. Registrations must be signed by the candidate/Party Secretary or any member of Parliament who is a current financial member of that Party.
Source:
https://elections.nz/guidance-and-rules/for-starting-a-political-party/
https://elections.nz/assets/Handbooks/Party-Registration-Handbook-28082020.pdf
|
2024/07/10
|
|
Népal
|
a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
f. Autre
|
A party applies to be registered at the Election Commission, mainly after the announcement of the election. The Election Commission can deny the party to be registered if it's formed on caste/ethnic, communal and religious lines.
Source:
Act relating to Political Party 2017), Section 5: http://www.election.gov.np/ecn/uploads/userfiles/electioncommisionact2073.pdf (2018); Constitution of Nepal, 2072 (2015), Article 269 and 271: http://www.lawcommission.gov.np/en/documents/2016/01/constitution-of-nepal-2.Pdf
|
2018/04/06
|
|
Oman
|
h. Sans objet
|
Source:
Basic Statute of the State, as amended by Royal Decree No. 99/2011: https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Oman_2011.pdf?lang=en
ROYAL DECREE NO. 86/97 On the Formation of The Council of Oman (1997): https://natlex.ilo.org/dyn/natlex2/natlex2/files/download/83508/OMN83508.pdf
|
2025/05/06
|
|
Ouganda
|
b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
f. Autre
|
Political parties are not allowed.
Source:
Parliamentary Elections Act as amended in 2010, art. 11 (2, 3)
http://www.ec.or.ug/docs/parliamentary%20election%20Act%202005.pdf (2025)
|
2025/12/05
|
|
Ouzbékistan
|
a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
e. Nombre minimal de candidats
|
Source:
Election Code of the Republic of Uzbekistan, Chapter 12, Article 62, 63, 68, 70: https://lex.uz/docs/4458857?ONDATE=26.06.2019#4461397
|
2024/08/26
|
|
Pakistan
|
b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
e. Nombre minimal de candidats
f. Autre
|
Source:
EU Election Observation Mission Final Report (2018): https://www.eeas.europa.eu/sites/default/files/final_report_pakistan_2018_english_0.pdf
Representation of the People Act 1976;
https://pakvoter.org/wp-content/pdfs/Pakistan%20Election%20Laws/THE%20REPRESENTATION%20OF%20THE%20PEOPLE%20ACT.pdf
The Political Parties Rules 2002
https://ecp.gov.pk/the-political-parties-rules-2002
|
2024/02/05
|
|
Palau
|
c. Exigence de répartition régionale
f. Autre
|
a) 25 signatures from eligible voters of one's state must be secured before candidacy is certified
f) A petition of declaration to run in an election for a delegate seat must be filed with the National Election Office prior to election
Source:
Voting Rights Act of 1981, as amended, Sec. 1102-1106. (23 PNCA §1102-1106)
|
2016/11/04
|
|
Palestinien Occupé, Territoire
|
a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
e. Nombre minimal de candidats
f. Autre
|
f.) A written application, containing the following:
a. The name of the entity and the logo or symbol, which are to appear on the ballot papers.
b. The names of its President or Secretary General.
c. The names of its representatives
d. The address of its main seat.
Source:
Elections Law 2 September 2007 regulating general elections, art. 48, 49, 50: http://www.elections.ps/Portals/0/pdf/Election_Law_%282007-Sept_02%29-EN.pdf (2013)
|
2013/04/09
|
|
Panama
|
a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
c. Exigence de répartition régionale
f. Autre
|
In order to have the legal recognition, the political parties must:
a) Present its application signed by at least one thousand citizens, whose at least 50 must have their residence in each province, and 20 in each region.
b) Register members distributed according to the following quotas: 15 in at least 40% of the districts in the country, 20 in every province and 10 in every region
c) Have a number of members equal to or above 4% of the whole valid votes cast in the last presidential elections.
f) Present the statutes that regulate their activities and a declaration of principles.
The law clearly distinguishes two stages or steps in the process of conformation and legal registration of a party. The first one is a preliminary stage, in which the organization aiming to become a party must present before the electoral authority a request of authorization signed by at least a thousand citizens in full possession of their constitutional rights, which must be accompanied by a declaration of principles, a program of action and the statutes that regulate their activities. In the second stage, once the request is approved, the party has a period of eleven months to recruit the number of members necessary to obtain legal recognition. In order to contend in elections, parties must have juridical status and duly present their lists of candidates.
Source:
Electoral Code: “Código Electoral”, art. 47, 51, 52–53 62–65, 67: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PA/panama-codigo-electoral-2023/
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2024/12/05
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Papouasie-Nouvelle-Guinée
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b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
f. Autre
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b) Unknown. f) The name of the political party and any abbreviations; the name of the public officer; the postal address and physical location of where the main office is located, as well as any branches or affiliates; the names, addresses, and occupations of its executive officers and of its executive or controlling body and of the officers accountable for or otherwise handling or managing its money or property; the names and addresses of persons authorized to receive contributions and commit expenditures on its behalf; the names and addresses of persons authorized to commit the party and its branches to endorse and publicly support candidates at elections; the date of its incorporation; a copy of the constitution of the political party; the certificate of incorporation issued under the Associations Incorporation Act (Chapter 142); statutory declarations by Members of the Parliament who are members of the political party (if any) to the effect that they are members and are not members of any other political party; a statutory declaration by the public officer to the effect that: no non-citizens are members of the political party; and no non-citizens are in the employ of the political party or have been engaged, whether for gain or otherwise, to assist in any way in its campaign or work; a copy of the balance sheet and financial statements detailing assets and liabilities and income and sources of income; copy of the annual income tax return for the preceding year (if any) certified by the Internal Revenue Commission to be true and accurate.
Source:
Organic Law on the Integrity of Political Parties and Candidates 2003, Section 27, 29: http://www.ippcc.gov.pg/img/OLIPPCC03.pdf (2012)
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2017/03/16
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Paraguay
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f. Autre
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It requires that their candidates were elected in internal elections of the parties or political movements that presents them.
Source:
Electoral Law: Código Electoral Paraguayo (Ley 834/96), art. 21:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PY/paraguay-codigo-electoral-2014/ (2014)
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2023/03/16
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Pays-Bas
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
f. Autre
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a) 30 signatures per list of candidates submitted (a party may submit a list in only one or more electoral districts).
b)A deposit of euro 450 for registration (refundable if the party submits a list); a deposit of euro 11,250 for each list of candidates (refundable if the party obtains at least 75 % of the electoral quota).
f) The party must be an association with full legal capacity. Requirements for new political parties only (= parties that did not obtain at least one seat in the last elections).
Source:
OSCE ODIHR Needs Assessment Mission Report, The Netherlands Parliamentary Elections 17 March 2021 (6-7);
https://www.osce.org/files/f/documents/4/0/478501.pdf
Act of 28 September 1989 containing new provisions governing the franchise and elections (Elections Act): Ch. H, Ch. G.
http://hrlibrary.umn.edu/research/Netherlands/Netherlands_Elections%20Act_1989am2009.pdf
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2022/08/02
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Philippines
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e. Nombre minimal de candidats
f. Autre
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b) P5,000.00 (Registration Fee)
Source:
The Omnibus Election Code ("Batas Pambansa Blg. 881, s. 1985"), Art. VIII, Sec. 61: http://www.comelec.gov.ph/?r=References/RelatedLaws/OmnibusElectionCode/OECArt8 (2016);
The Party-List System Act No. 7941 of 1995, Sec. 8: http://www.comelec.gov.ph/?r=References/RelatedLaws/ElectionLaws/RA7941 (2016)
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2016/05/11
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Pologne
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
f. Autre
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a. 5,000 signatures of voters permanentely residing on the territory of a constituency for a constituency list of candidates.
f. Organ of a political party which is authorised to represent a party in the outside contacts shall act as an election committee of this party and is obliged to notify the National Electoral Management Body about the intention to submit candidates for deputies to the Sejm, and to establish an agent of an election committee - who is authorised to act for and in the name of such committee, and a financial agent of an election committee, responsible for financing their participation in elections.
Source:
Election Code: Act of 5 January 2011 on Election Code to the Sejm of the Republic of Poland and to the Senate of the Republic of Poland, article 196: https://legislationline.org/sites/default/files/documents/40/POL_Election%20Code.pdf
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2024/11/13
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Portugal
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
f. Autre
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a) Signature requirement presented to the Constitutional Court. By at least 5000 electors.
Source:
Law governing Political Parties, Articles 14, 15(1): https://www.parlamento.pt/sites/EN/Parliament/Documents/LEGartigoleipartidos_ENmaio2018.pdf
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2024/10/10
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Puerto Rico
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
e. Nombre minimal de candidats
f. Autre
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a) They must present the petitions of the 5% of electors of the total votes for the last General Governor.
According to the law, there is a distinction between the "main" political parties, which are those that preserve their registry after overcoming the threshold of votes required in the last election, and the political parties "by request", which are those looking for their registry to contend in a new election. Besides, it admits the possibility that the parties by request should be registered to contend in the general elections or only for certain positions in the legislative or the local levels.
b) Additionally, they must present their program of government and the structure of their directive board.
Source:
Electoral Law: “Código Electoral de Puerto Rico de 2020”, art. 6.1, 6.4: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PR/puerto-rico-ley-58-2020-codigo-electoral-2020/ ;
Political Financing Law: “Ley para la fiscalización del financiamiento de campaña política en Puerto Rico”: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PR/puerto-rico-ley-222-2011-fiscalizacion-financiamiento-politico-58-2020/
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2020/11/03
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Pérou
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
c. Exigence de répartition régionale
f. Autre
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Source:
Law on Political Parties: “Ley 28094, de organizaciones políticas”, arts. 5, 8: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/PE/peru-ley-28094-orgs-pp-2019/
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2020/01/28
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Qatar
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h. Sans objet
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Source:
Constitution: https://www.gco.gov.qa/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/permanent_constitution_state_qatar_en.pdf
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2025/05/08
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Roumanie
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b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
f. Autre
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The party shall be registered at the Tribunal. 10.000 supporting signatures are required from 15 counties, with at least 300 from each county.
f.) A bank account is needed.
Source:
Electoral Law: Law No. 35 of 13 March 2008 for the election to the Chamber of Deputies and the Senate, art. 29
https://www.legislationline.org/download/id/4224/file/ROM%20Election%20Laws_en.pdf
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2020/08/24
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Royaume-Uni
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f. Autre
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b) USD 730 for individual members. Political parties must register with the Electoral Commission if they wish their party name and emblem to appear on the ballot paper. Otherwise a candidate can be on the paper either as a "independent candidate" or with no description.
Source:
Political Parties, Elections and Referendums Act 2022, Art. 28;
https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2000/41/section/28#commentary-key-e27b2b20645410eba82524ec4149f891
Official Website of the Electoral Commission: Electoral Commission’s “Introduction to registering a political party”: (2017)
https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/political-registration-and-regulation/political-party-registration
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2025/06/17
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Russie
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
c. Exigence de répartition régionale
e. Nombre minimal de candidats
f. Autre
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Support of the candidate directly nominated by voters:
2. Save the case when an electoral deposit has been paid the number of signatures to be collected in support of nomination of a candidate shall be equal to not less than one per cent of the total number of voters registered in the territory of the given electoral district. In the event of an early election, the number of signatures to be collected in support of nomination of a candidate shall account for not less than 0.5 percent of the total number of voters registered in the territory of the given electoral district.
Support of the candidate/ federal list of candidates nominated by Electoral Association, Electoral Bloc:. Save the case when an electoral deposit has been paid an electoral association, electoral bloc which has nominated candidates in single-mandate electoral districts shall collect voter signatures in support of nomination of a candidate among voters of the electoral district in which the candidate consented to run for election, the number of such signatures to be collected in support of each candidature being not less than one percent of the total number of voters registered in the territory of the given electoral district. In the event of an early election the number of signatures to be collected in support of each candidature shall be not less than 0.5 percent of the total number of voters registered in the territory of the given electoral district.
2. Save the case when an electoral deposit has been paid an electoral association, electoral bloc which has nominated a federal list of candidates shall collect not less than 200 thousand voter signatures in its support, with each Subject of the Russian Federation accounting for not more than fourteen thousand of the required total number of signatures. In the event of an early election the aforesaid number of signatures shall be reduced by half.
Source:
Federal Law On Elections of Deputies to the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation, amended as of April 5, 2016, article 6:
https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwiz-9bZwf6EAxVX4skDHb15AeIQFnoECBEQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.te.gob.mx%2Fvota_elections%2Fpage%2Fdownload%2F16240&usg=AOvVaw3NYZOKj696lT-b9Q5THAwf&opi=89978449
Federal Law "On Political Parties", amended as of March 9, 2016 (article 3).
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2024/03/25
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Rwanda
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f. Autre
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Presentation de la liste de candidats avec dossiers (CV, attestation de naissance, extrait de casier judiciaire, etc...).
Source:
Laws governing elections in Rwanda Article 91. http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/RW/rwanda-organic-law-nb0-17-2003-of-07-07-2003/view
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2024/12/04
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Rép.dominicaine
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f. Autre
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The signatures of citizens nationwide who accept to affiliate with the party, that must be of at least 2% of the valid votes cast in the previous presidential elections.
The party must also have representation (offices) in, at least, the capital cities of all provinces, which ought to be located in urban areas.
Once a party is registrated, it can place candidates for every election.
Source:
Ley Electoral “Ley Orgánica de Régimen Electoral No. 15-19 art. 133-146: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/DO/republica-dominicana-ley-organica-de-regimen/ (2019)
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2020/02/05
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République Centrafricaine
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f. Autre
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a) Mandatory deposit of 250,000 CFA francs per candidate. The deposit is fully reimbursed if the candidate obtains at least 10 per cent of valid votes in the constituency concerned. Half of the deposit is reimbursed if the candidate obtains more than 5 per cent but less than 10 per cent of valid votes.
f) Candidature must be submitted at least 30 days prior to elections. Simultaneous submission of name of substitute is required.
Source:
Electoral Law N° 09.016, Art. 199: http://ddata.over-blog.com/1/35/48/78/Centrafrique/CODE_ELECTORAL-RCA-2-octobre-2010.pdf (2016);
Ordinance 05.007 on political parties
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2016/04/07
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République tchèque
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b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
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b) A deposit of 15,000 CZK for a candidate list in each region in the elections to the House of Deputies. It does not matter if it is submitted by a political party or movement or by a coalition of many parties or movements. The deposit is called an "electoral cost contribution."
Source:
Electoral Law: Act of Law 247/1995 Coll., on elections to the Parliament of the Czech Republic (amended by 480/2006 Coll.), art. 31.
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/CZ/czech-republic-act-no.-247-on-elections-to-the/view
(2017)
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2023/09/18
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Réunion
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d. Enregistrement non obligatoire
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The French overseas departments (Guadeloupe, French Guiana, Martinique, Réunion) elects candidates to the French Senate and House of Representatives. The overseas departments follow the same rules as the metropole regarding the organization of the elections. They do however enjoy certain specificities concerning electoral expenditure : certain travel expenses of the candidates are not taken into account in the ceiling of candidates' election expenses (article L.52-12 of the electoral code). Besides, the French Parliament is discussing a bill which would allow elections to be held on Saturday in Guadeloupe, Martinique and Guiana (because of the time lag, people from these departments knew the results of the elections in the metropole before they voted).
Source:
Elections office, Ministry of Interior, France, [email protected]
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2009/07/05
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Sahara Occidental
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g. Information non disponible
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2009/08/14
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Saint - Siège
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h. Sans objet
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Source:
CIA World Factbook: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/vt.html (2012)
|
2012/05/14
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Saint Christophe-et-Nevis
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
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a) Support of at least two electors from the constituency concerned
b) Deposit of a sum equivalent to US$ 55, which is reimbursed on obtaining at least 1/8 of votes cast in the constituency.
Source:
National Assembly Elections Act
IPU Parline Database: http://www.ipu.org/parline-e/reports/2267.htm
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2020/04/15
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Saint-Marin
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d. Enregistrement non obligatoire
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Source:
Electoral law N.6 of 31 January 1996: http://www.consigliograndeegenerale.sm/contents/instance18/files/document/21801leggi_5336.pdf (2012)
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2012/05/28
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Saint-Vincent-et-les Grenadines
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
f. Autre
|
There are no provisions in the law regarding the necessity of political parties to register in order to nominate candidates and compete in parliamentary elections.
Source:
Political Parties’ Law: “Ley Orgánica de los Partidos Políticos — Ley 23298”, art. 7 & 8: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/AR/argentina-ley-23298-organica-pp-pp-2017/ (2019)
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2021/12/26
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Sainte Hélène
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g. Information non disponible
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Source:
Carol George, Office of the Chief Secretary, Saint Helena
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2009/07/05
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Sainte-Lucie
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g. Information non disponible
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Presently, there are no provisions made for the registration of political parties.
Source:
Electoral Department of St Lucia.
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2013/07/16
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Samoa
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
e. Nombre minimal de candidats
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A- The party must attest to having 100 members.
Source:
The Electoral Act 2019, Article 4: https://www.palemene.ws/wp-content/uploads/Electoral-Act-2019-Eng.pdf (2021)
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2021/04/10
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Samoa Américain
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g. Information non disponible
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There are no official parties in American Samoa, although there is a trend for various candidates to have strong links with either the US Democratic or Republican parties.
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2017/08/18
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Serbie
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
f. Autre
|
Source:
Electoral Law: Law on Election of Members of Parliament, art. 71, 73.
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/RS/on-the-election-of-members-of-the-parliament/view
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2022/07/21
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Seychelles
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e. Nombre minimal de candidats
f. Autre
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Reference is to candidates for presidential and national assembly elections.
Source:
https://seylii.org/akn/sc/act/1991/19/eng@2012-06-30
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2025/02/28
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Sierra Leone
|
a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
|
Deposit requirement: 250 USD
Source:
The Public Elections Act (2012), art. 60, 61: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SL/sierra-leone-the-public-elections-act-2012-1/
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2017/01/13
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|
Singapour
|
a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
e. Nombre minimal de candidats
f. Autre
|
f) The political party must be registered as a society under the Societies Act.
Source:
Parliamentary Elections Act, art. 27, 27A, 27B, 28: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/SG/singapore-parliamentary-elections-act-2011/view (2017)
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2017/03/24
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|
Slovaquie
|
a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
|
Only a political party which is registered under the Act on political parties (2005) by Ministry of Interior of the Slovak Republic can submit a list of candidates for the elections to the National Council of the Slovak Republic. Other requirement under paragraph 18 of the Act on elections to the National Council of the Slovak Republic (2005) as amended is a deposit.
Source:
Act on Political Movements on Political Parties, Articles 5 & 6: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/SK/acts-on-political-movements-of-political-parties/view
|
2024/10/25
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|
Slovénie
|
a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
f. Autre
|
A political party may submit a list of candidates in every constituency, provided its lists are supported by the signatures of at least three deputies of the National Assembly. The signatures of the deputies shall be submitted to the Republic Electoral Commission on the prescribed printed forms.
A political party may submit a list of candidates in a constituency provided the list of candidates has been nominated by members of the political party who have the voting right and permanent residence in the constituency, and that the list of candidates is supported by the signatures of at least fifty voters who have permanent residence in the constituency.
A political party may also submit a list of candidates in a constituency if the list of candidates has not been nominated in the manner described in the preceding paragraph, provided the list of candidates is supported by the signatures of at least one hundred voters who have permanent residence in the constituency.
Two or more political parties may submit a joint list of candidates.
Source:
National Assembly Election Act, art. 43
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/europe/SI/national-assembly-elections-act/view
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2017/03/30
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Somalie
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g. Information non disponible
|
b) deposit sl. sh.5000000 ( five million)
state date and place of origin
names of founders
structure of association
Source:
Transitional Constitution of 2012:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SO/somalia-provisional-constitution-of-2012/view
|
2016/11/25
|
|
Soudan
|
b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
f. Autre
|
No less then 20 people can nominate a candidate for the elections for a membership in the National Assembly or the Provincial or Local Assemblies, on the condition that these candidates should meet the eligibility of the voters.
Every nomination shall hold the candidates name and address and qualifications, in addition to the names and addresses of the nominators. The candidate should meet the eligibility standards stipulated in the constitution and the law, and his written agreement to the nomination has to be attached. No fees shall be levied from the candidate, however, every nominee has to pay nomination fees, and every nominee has to pay insurance according to the regulations. No person shall be nominated to the National, Provincial or Local Assemblies unless they present the following to the Commission:
a) Acknowledgment to abide by the constitution,
b) A certificate of their resignation from any public office, provided they do not lose their workers status,
c) A declaration by the candidate whether they are independent or they belong to a registered group in accordance with the Organizing of Political Allegiance Law for the year 1998.
Source:
The National Elections Act 2008, art. 54 (1, 2), 55 (1, 6), 56: http://www.gurtong.org/ResourceCenter/documents/Reports/Elections-09/nationalelectionsact2008.pdf (2012)
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2012/09/04
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|
Soudan du sud
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
|
Source:
National Elections Act of 2012, art. 75 (2), 78: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/SS/south-sudan-the-national-elections-act-no.-39-of/view
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2021/06/02
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Sri Lanka
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b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
|
A group leader or any person authorized by such group leader, shall, between the date of publication of the Proclamation or Order requiring the holding of an election and the submission of the nomination paper of that group, deposit in legal tender with the returning officer a sum calculated at two thousand rupees in respect of each candidate nominated by such group.
Source:
Official Website of the Parliament: http://www.parliament.lk/about_us/nomination_requirements.jsp (2012);
Parliament Elections Act of 1981, Art. 11, 16
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2016/02/04
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|
Suisse
|
a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
|
a.) 100/200/400 signatures depending of the size of the canton.
Source:
Electoral Law of 17 December 1976 regulating political rights, Art. 24, 76a: http://www.admin.ch/opc/en/classified-compilation/19760323/index.html (2014)
|
2025/03/28
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|
Suriname
|
a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
f. Autre
|
Support by specified number of electors
Source:
Electoral Law of 1987, Art. 31: http://pdba.georgetown.edu/Electoral/Sur/suriname.html (2012)
|
2025/03/28
|
|
Suède
|
d. Enregistrement non obligatoire
|
A political party does not have to be registered to take part in an election. There is no party registration requirement in Sweden, but there is a voluntary possibility to register the party denomination to protect the name from improper use. The application to have a denomination registered is submitted to the Swedish Election Authority and must contain a name consisting of words. The denomination must not be a sub-department of a political association and the application must be seconded by a certain number of persons entitled to vote; 1500 for Riksdag elections, 100 for county council assembly elections and 50 for municipal assembly elections. Furthermore, the denomination cannot be assumed to be confused with any other previously registered name, or the denomination cannot be mistaken for a name which has been removed from the register not more than five years ago due to a change of denominations.
Source:
Electoral Law of 2005, Ch. 2, Section 1 - 8 : http://www.val.se/pdf/2005_elections_act.pdf (2012);
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2014/08/04
|
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Swaziland
|
g. Information non disponible
|
Political parties are banned in Swaziland.
Source:
Proclamation No 7 of 12 April 1973 .
|
2012/02/24
|
|
São Tomé e Príncipe
|
f. Autre
|
a ) 250
Source:
Electoral Law of the Democratic Republic of Sao Tome and Principe n.º 11/90 of 26 November 1990, as amended (latest amendment - 2006), art. 19, 32, 33, 34, 37: http://www.stj.st/download/Lei_Eleitoral.pdf (2016)
|
2016/06/28
|
|
Sénégal
|
b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
c. Exigence de répartition régionale
f. Autre
|
Pour les candidatures indépendantes
Source:
Electoral Code 2012, art. L.145 (1, 3), L.169, L.170, L.171: http://www.elections2012.sn/images/stories/CE2012.pdf (2017)
|
2024/10/25
|
|
Tadjikistan
|
a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
c. Exigence de répartition régionale
f. Autre
|
a) 500 signatures
Source:
Constitutional Law On Elections to the Majlisi Oli of the Republic of Tajikistan, amended as of July 26, 2014, article 31.
|
2025/02/18
|
|
Tanzanie
|
a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
|
Source:
The National Elections Act 2010, art. 38, 38Α: https://www.inec.go.tz/uploads/documents/sw-1714458261-1506507832-The%20National%20Election%20Act%20%20(CAP%20343)%20Revised%202015).pdf
|
2025/12/01
|
|
Taïwan
|
a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
|
Source:
Article 21 Presidential and Vice Presidential Election and Recall Act
https://law.moj.gov.tw/ENG/LawClass/LawAll.aspx?pcode=D0020053
|
2020/04/13
|
|
Tchad
|
b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
f. Autre
|
b) 250 000 Francs CFR for each candidate. If the candidate wins at least 10% of the votes in his/her constituency the deposit is fully returned.
Source:
Law No. 020/PR/2010 establishing a National Independent Electoral Commission amended by Law No. 022/PR/2010, art. 150, 151, 152 : http://www.iss.co.za/uploads/CHADCENI.PDF (2016)
|
2019/04/23
|
|
Thaïlande
|
b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
c. Exigence de répartition régionale
f. Autre
|
a. Signature requirement (A candidate shall submit letter of consent together with political party’s application for running in election)
b. Deposit requirement (5,000 baht for each candidate)
Source:
Organic Act B.E. 2541 on the Election of Members of the House of Representatives and Senators, Sec. 35, 36:
http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/asia/TH/thailand-organic-act-on-the-election-of-members-of/view
Constitution (2017) Article 90
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Thailand_2017
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2023/10/11
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Timor-Leste
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e. Nombre minimal de candidats
f. Autre
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Signature requirement: 500
Source:
Law n.º 6/2006 on the Election of the National Parliament of the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, articles 12, 19 and 22: https://mj.gov.tl/jornal/lawsTL/RDTL-Law/RDTL-Laws/Law-2006-06.pdf
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2024/11/14
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Togo
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b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
f. Autre
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Source:
Organic Law of 18/06/2012 fixing the number of members of the National Assembly, the eligibility criteria and the incompatibilities, art. 23, 25, 28: http://archives.assemblee-nationale.tg/admin/pdf/Loi-organique-fixant-le-nombre-de-d-put-s-2-lecture-.pdf (2012)
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2012/12/21
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Tonga
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
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There are no political parties in Tonga. The Constitution and the electoral legislation does not prevent political parties, but none have developed. In August 1994 the People's Democratic Party was formed but foundered almost immediately.
Source:
Electoral Act 1989 Section 9 (2): https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/pacific/TO/tonga-electoral-act-1989-1 (2021)
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2021/09/15
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Trinidad-et-Tobago
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d. Enregistrement non obligatoire
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f) Symbol approve by the Elections and Boundaries Commission
Source:
Electoral Law: “Representation of the People Act”, Election Rules, Section 23: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TT/trinidad-and-tobago-rop-2016/ ;
Elections and Boundaries Commission website: https://www.ebctt.com/services/assigning-political-party-symbols/
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2020/08/22
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Tunisie
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c. Exigence de répartition régionale
e. Nombre minimal de candidats
f. Autre
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programme électoral
Source:
Organic Law n° 2014-16 of 26 May 2014 on Elections and Referenda, art. 21, 22, 24, 25: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/TN/tunisia-organic-law-on-elections-and-referenda/view (2014).
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2019/08/05
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Turkménistan
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f. Autre
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Source:
Law of Turkmenistan on Elections of Deputies of the Mejlis of Turkmenistan (2008), art. 29, 30
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2013/03/05
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Turquie
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c. Exigence de répartition régionale
e. Nombre minimal de candidats
f. Autre
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There are 81 provinces in Turkey. The party has to
(a) be fully organized in at least half of the provinces and one- third of the districts within these provinces;
(b) nominate two candidates for each parliamentary seat in at least half of the provinces.
Source:
Law on Basic Provisions on Elections and Voter Registers, art. 14: http://www.legislationline.org/download/action/download/id/1313/file/fc1948ff2445260c54d20269d70c.pdf
Parliamentary Elections Law, art. 13-14: http://www.legislationline.org/download/action/download/id/1310/file/bbf6e67f60e5492350474eaa9e9a.pdf
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2016/01/21
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Tuvalu
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h. Sans objet
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"There are no political parties but members of Parliament usually align themselves in informalgroupings." www.nationmaster.com/country/tv/Government
Source:
CIA World Factbook: https://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/tv.html; Hassall, Graham (2006): The Tuvalu General Election 2006, Democracy and Elections Project (Governance Program), University of the South Pacific, Fiji. (http://www.governance.usp.ac.fj/fileadmin/files/thematic/elections/docs/Hassall_-_Election_Observation_Report_Tuvalu_2006.pdf)
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2012/06/19
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Ukraine
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b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
c. Exigence de répartition régionale
e. Nombre minimal de candidats
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b.) Party/ block of parties shall make monetary deposit in the amount 15000 before-tax (minimum wages)
f.)Party shall submit to the Central Election Commission:
1)Application with request to register a list of candidates for deputy
2)Biographical data of candidates for deputy
3)Election program of the party
4)Property and Income Settlement of a candidate for deputy and family member thereof.
Source:
The Law on Elections of People's Deputies of Ukraine (last amended in 2019), articles 53, 56 (1)
https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/en/4061-17
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2019/03/12
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Uruguay
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
f. Autre
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f. The requirement is that the political party participates in the primary elections that take place in April of the same year in which the National Elections occur, and that he obtains at least 500 votes.
Source:
Ley de partidos políticos (Ley No. 18485), art. 7, https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/UY/ururguay-ley-18485-del-funcionamiento-de-partidos/view (2009).
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2024/12/18
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Vanuatu
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d. Enregistrement non obligatoire
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Parties must submit logos, photos and fees.
Source:
Bolenga, Jeannette (2006): Vanuatu: Limitations to the
Independence of the EMB. Electoral Management Design: The International IDEA Handbook. (http://www.idea.int/publications/emd/upload/EMD_CS_Vanuatu.pdf); Constitution art. 4 (3).
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2025/03/27
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Venezuela
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
c. Exigence de répartition régionale
f. Autre
|
f) They must contain in his postulations a percentage of women who represent as minimum 30 % of his postulated candidates.
Source:
Political Parties’ Law: “Ley de partidos políticos, reuniones públicas y manifestaciones”, art. 10, 16: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/VE/venezuela-ley-partidos-politicos-2010/
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2020/11/15
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Viêt Nam
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e. Nombre minimal de candidats
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Source:
Law of 1997 on Election of Deputies to the National Assembly, as amended and supplemented by laws No. 31/2001/QH10 and No: 63/2010/QH12, art. 46:
http://www.moj.gov.vn/vbpq/en/lists/vn%20bn%20php%20lut/view_detail.aspx?itemid=2526 (2016)
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2021/03/24
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Wallis-et-Futuna
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g. Information non disponible
|
|
2009/07/05
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Yémen
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d. Enregistrement non obligatoire
|
les candidats des partis politiques doivent appliquer individuellement
Source:
General Elections and Referendum Law of 2001, art. 57, 58 (a): http://www.scer.org.ye/english/generalelectionslaw.htm (2012)
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2012/08/22
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Zambie
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f. Autre
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Parties must be registered at the national level, but there are no restricting requirements. All requirements apply directly to the candidates whether independent or member of a party.
The registration of political parties is the responsibility of the Registrar of Societies.
Source:
"Chapter 14: Zambia" Compendium of Elections in Southern Africa 1989-2009: 20 Years of Multiparty Democracy, EISA, Johannesburg, 587.
http://aceproject.org/epic-es/CDCountry?topic=PC&country=ZM (2016)
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2016/06/28
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Zanzibar
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
f. Autre
|
Source:
Electoral Act No. 11 of 1984 as amended, art. 46, 47, 48
http://www.temco.udsm.ac.tz/images/stories/Electral_Laws/ZANZIBAR-ELECTION-ACT-2010.pdf (2016)
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2016/04/05
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Zimbabwe
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h. Sans objet
|
|
2023/09/25
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Égypte
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c. Exigence de répartition régionale
f. Autre
|
Le ministre de l'intérieur devrait examiner les noms des candidats, un dépôt de 20 Genih est exigé, et les listes doivent comporter des ouvriers et des agriculteurs, des conditions démographique sont également nécessaires. Le ministre de l'intérieur donne un symbole spécifique à chaque liste de partie politique.
Source:
U.S. Department of State 2023 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Egypt. https://www.state.gov/reports/2023-country-reports-on-human-rights-practices/egypt/
|
2025/09/30
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Émirats arabes unis
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h. Sans objet
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Source:
- Freedom House: https://freedomhouse.org/report/freedom-world/2015/united-arab-emirates (2015);
- UAE Federal Law governing publications and publishing No. 15 for 1980: http://www.tag-legal.com/Upload/file/IP/UAE/Publication%20and%20Publishing%20law.pdf (2015).
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2019/09/25
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Équateur
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
c. Exigence de répartition régionale
f. Autre
|
The Political Parties, so that the Electoral Supreme Tribunal qualifies them as such, they should to observe requirements such as: Number of signatures that should be 1.5% of Electoral Registration, Supporter Structures at least in half of the counties, Ideological Principles, Statutes, Government Plan and to be valid at least six months before the Convocation to Elections. Completed these permanent requirement, the party can present candidacies to all the elections. The law also authorizes the validity of Independent Movements of occasional or permanent character and that candidates can present. If they are permanent, what means that they completed requirement they can inscribe candidacies without filling other formalities. If they are occasional, should accompany a number of equivalent signatures to 1% of the total of citizens inscribed in the respective Electoral Register.
Source:
Constitution: “Constitución de la República del Ecuador”, art. 109: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/EC/ecuador-constitucion-2020/ ;
Electoral Law: “Ley Orgánica Electoral y de Organizaciones Políticas de la República del Ecuador, Código de la Democracia”, art. 313–321: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/EC/ecuador-codigo-democracia-2023/
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2025/03/13
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|
Érythrée
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
|
Eritrea is a one-party state
Source:
Political Parties Proclamation, art. 9 & 10
|
2011/06/22
|
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États-Unis
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f. Autre
|
Source:
Federal Electoral Commission (http://fec.gov/ans/answers_party.shtml) ;
https://www.fec.gov/help-candidates-and-committees/registering-political-party/qualifying-political-party/
|
2024/10/15
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Éthiopie
|
c. Exigence de répartition régionale
e. Nombre minimal de candidats
|
Source:
Electoral Law as amended by Proclamation No. 532/2007, art. 46 (1, 2, 3, 4), 49 http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-proclamatio-no.-532-2007-amending-the/view ;
The Registration of Candidates Directive No. 1/2009 http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/africa/ET/ethiopia-the-registration-of-candidates-directive/view
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2015/05/18
|
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Îles Cayman
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h. Sans objet
|
b) One thousand dollars
Source:
Electoral Law: “Elections Act (2021 Revision)”, Part II, Section 22–26: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/KY/cayman-islands-elections-act-2021-revision/ ;
|
2021/12/13
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|
Îles Cocos
|
a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
f. Autre
|
Source:
Commonwealth Electoral Act 1918, as amended on 8 March 2019, section 123, 126: https://www.legislation.gov.au/Details/C2019C00103
|
2019/07/10
|
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Îles Cook
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a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
|
a) Nomination paper shall be signed by the nominee, who shall be a qualified person pursuant to the electoral act 2004 to be so nominated and at least two registered electors of the constituency for which the nomination is made and the signature of the president at the time of that political party.
b) Deposit requirement $500.00 and must be paid no later than noon on the nominating day.
Source:
Teokoati Joseph, Chief Probation Officer, Probation Service - Ministry of Justice
Electoral Act (2004), Art. 31
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2014/06/05
|
|
Îles Fakland (Malvinas)
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h. Sans objet
|
b) 100£
Source:
Constitution: “Falkland Islands Constitution Order 2008”, Section 28: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-constitution-2008/ ;
Electoral Law: “Electoral Ordinance 1988”, Section 63–66: https://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/FK/falkland-islands-electoral-ordinance-1988/ ;
|
2022/04/19
|
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Îles Marshall
|
h. Sans objet
|
A person wishing to stand for election must be nominated by twenty five registered voters in the electorate for which they wish to stand.
Source:
Constitution;
https://www.constituteproject.org/constitution/Marshall_Islands_1995
Elections and Referenda Act, as amended. https://rmiparliament.org/cms/images/LEGISLATION/PRINCIPAL/1980/1980-0020/ElectionsandReferendaAct1980_5.pdf
|
2023/10/12
|
|
Îles Salomon
|
b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
f. Autre
|
Source:
Political Parties Integrity Act No. 9 of 2014, Art. 19: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/pacific/SB/solomon-islands-political-parties-integrity-act/view (2019).
|
2019/03/01
|
|
Îles Turks-et- Caïques
|
f. Autre
|
Source:
Political Parties’ Law: “Political Activities Ordinance”, Section 6: http://aceproject.org/ero-en/regions/americas/TC/turks-and-caicos-political-activities-ordinance-2018/
|
2025/09/30
|
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Îles Vierges Americaines
|
g. Information non disponible
|
|
2009/08/14
|
|
Îles Vierges Britanniques
|
a. Collecte de signatures (précisez le nombre)
b. Versement d’un cautionnement (précisez le montant)
|
|
2019/02/26
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