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"Having collected a minimum number of validated signatures of registered voters. Special attention should be given to the manner of validating signatures. An invalid signature should merely be what it is—an invalid signature. It should not invalidate other signatures or the signature list."

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International IDEA: International Electoral Standards: Guidelines for Reviewing the Legal Framework of Elections, p. 51

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International Electoral Standards: Guidelines for Reviewing the Legal Framework of Elections

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Limits on individuals wishing to run for office may only be based on objective and reasonable criteria, including support from a minimum number of citizens.