Legal Framework |
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Electoral Law | 31 December 1980 |
Mode of designation | directly elected 33 |
Constituencies | - 24 constituencies (districts), of which: - 19 single-member - 5 multi-member (2 to 5 seats) |
Voting system | Majority: Simple majority system. Each elector has votes equivalent to the number of seats to be filled in the constituency in which he/she resides or has land rights. Vacancies arising between general elections are filled through by-elections. Voting is not compulsory. |
Voter requirements | - age: 18 years - Marshall Islands citizenship - residence or land rights in the constituency where voting - disqualifications: insanity, sentence (or parole) pursuant to conviction for felony |
Candidates |
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Eligibility | Qualified electors - age: 21 years - Marshall Islands citizenship |
Incompatibilities | - public servants |
Candidacy requirements | --- |