Election Obligations & Standards Database

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"The rationale for certain conditions such as age or residence is obvious: a sufficient level of maturity and connection to the community."

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IPU: Free and Fair Elections: International Law and Practice, p. 136

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Free and Fair Elections: International Law and Practice

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Limits on individuals wishing to run for office may only be based on objective and reasonable criteria, including a minimum age limit.
Limits on individuals wishing to run for office may only be based on objective and reasonable criteria, including residency.