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"Unreasonable restrictions include those based on race, sex, religion, ethnic origin, past political affiliations, language, literacy, property, or ability to pay a registration fee."
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OSCE (ODIHR): Election Observation Handbook (Fifth Edition), p. 42

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Election Observation Handbook (Fifth Edition)

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  • With respect to candidates for office, there should be no restrictions on candidates based on sex.
  • With respect to candidates for office, there should be no restrictions on candidates for reasons such as race.
  • With respect to candidates for office, there should be no restrictions on candidates for reasons such as religion.
  • With respect to candidates for office, there should be no restrictions on candidates for reasons such as ethnic origin.
  • With respect to candidates for office, there should be no restrictions on candidates for reasons such as language.
  • Registration must not be restricted among potential voters based on political opinion, affiliation (past or present), or membership in a political party.
  • Registration must not be restricted among potential voters based on literacy.
  • Registration must not be restricted among potential voters based on property ownership.
  • Registration must not be restricted among potential voters based on a registration fee.
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