Election Obligations & Standards Database

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"Unreasonable restrictions [on voter registration] include: political affiliation (past and present)."

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EU: Handbook for European Union Election Observation Missions, First Edition, p. 66

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Handbook for European Union Election Observation Missions, First Edition

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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.