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"In addition, it is permissible to deny qualification for candidacy to elected office those who presently hold certain other governmental offices on the basis of conflicts of interest or the doctrine of incompatibility of offices."

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OSCE (ODIHR): Existing Commitments for Democratic Elections in OSCE Participating States, p. 63

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Existing Commitments for Democratic Elections in OSCE Participating States

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Limits on individuals wishing to run for office may only be based on objective and reasonable criteria, including holding a position that could constitute a conflict of interest if also holding elective office.