Criterion
State support of candidates was available on an equitable basis and was distributed according to an objective, fair and reasonable formula
Election Parts
Summaries
- The formula for the distribution of state support to to candidates and political parties should be objective, fair, and reasonable.
- If election campaign expenses are reimbursed by the state, the state should ensure that the system of such reimbursement is sufficiently well developed to permit elections to take place in a pluralistic climate.
- If public funds are distributed to political parties and candidates, those funds should be available on an equitable basis.