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Election Obligations & Standards Database

Summary

The electoral calendar should provide adequate time for campaigning and public information efforts.


Obligations

  • Periodic Elections

Election Parts

  • Voter Education
  • Candidacy and Campaigning

Issues

  • The Election Calendar and Enjoyment of Rights

Criteria

  • The election schedule provided adequate time for the registration of candidates and campaigning, as well as the resolution of any complaints prior to election day
  • The scheduling of elections granted sufficient time for a complete and comprehensive voter education program

Quotes

  • In addition, the electoral calendar should provide adequate time for campaigning and public information efforts.
  • Each time elections are scheduled, the dates set out in the calendar for each phase of the process must allow adequate time for effective campaigning and public information efforts, for voters to inform themselves, and for the necessary administrative, legal, training and logistic arrangements to be made. The electoral calendar should itself be publicized as part of civic information activities, in the interests of transparency and of securing public understanding and confidence in the process.
  • The absolute minimum period between calling a referendum and polling day should be four weeks. A considerably longer period of preparation is desirable, however, particularly if the topic has not already been subject to widespread public discussion. The campaign period must not be shorter than for regular elections.
EOS EOS

Election Obligations & Standards Database

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