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Country Compartative Data


President: Yes
Electoral System (Chamber 1): List Proportional Representation
Voting age: 18
Compulsory/voluntary voting: Voting is voluntary
Electoral Management model: Mixed
Voting outside the country is permitted for: Citizens residing outside the country Citizens outside the country (including those on vacation)



Iceland

Iceland





 

Iceland

Description of Electoral System

(courtesy of IFES election guide)

The President is elected by popular vote to serve a 4-year term. In the Parliament (Althing) 63 members are elected by proportional representation to serve 4-year terms.

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