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Election Obligations & Standards Database

Summary

Sensitive election materials should be stored securely throughout the voting process.


Obligations

  • Secret Ballot

Election Parts

  • Voting Operations

Issues

  • Deterrence of Fraud

Criteria

  • Safeguards were in place to prevent multiple voting and other forms of ballot fraud
  • Safeguards were in place to prevent removal of evidence of how a voter voted from the polling station

Quotes

  • Observers should determine who printed the ballots, and what safety features are employed to preserve the integrity of the ballot prior to Election Day, in order to avoid duplication or illegal production of ballots.
  • Ballots and other sensitive election material should be properly supervised and secured at all times.
  • Voting provisions should require that all ballots and voting materials be adequately safeguarded before, during and after voting.
  • The system must be sufficiently secured against fraud. This is done by the representation in all bodies that handles votes by well respected, neutral authorities or by multi-party representation, by secure control systems for voters, by secure storing and transportation of ballots, and by results being published at all relevant levels.
  • Voting procedures should ensure that all ballots and voting materials are adequately safeguarded before, during, and after voting.
  • Sensitive election materials such as ballot boxes and ballot papers should be stored and delivered under strict security in order to prevent electoral fraud.
EOS EOS

Election Obligations & Standards Database

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