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"...[S]ignificant segments of the population [should not be] disenfranchised (prevented from voting) by: (1) unreasonable criteria restricting eligibility, such as the use of distinctions based on race, color, gender, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, social group, past political affiliations, literacy, property ownership and ability to pay."
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NDI: How Domestic Organizations Monitor Elections: An A to Z Guide, p. 53

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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 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 political opinion or affiliation (past and present).
  • 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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