Presidential elections are considered one of the most significant events in political life, because a joint decision of citizens can dramatically change the situation in the country. Special rules have been developed to ensure that every citizen can make a choice without fear of pressure from the government.
Instruction manual
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100 days before the upcoming elections, the Federation Council sets the date for the voting. Usually this is the same month in which the current president was elected. According to the law adopted in 2008, a ruler is elected once every 6 years.
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After the election date has been set, presidential candidates are registered with the CEC. These people either leave the existing parties or self-nominate. Nominees who do not have party support must collect at least 500 votes of the organization registered with the CEC.
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From the time of registration until election day, candidates run election campaigns, communicating their goals to voters. Campaigning is prohibited on election day.
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While the candidates explain why people should vote for each of them, the CEC and the formed municipal branches draw up preliminary voter lists. The date and place of the primary election must be announced no later than 20 days in advance. The voter can specify the address of the polling station where he can vote on the website of the Central Election Commission.
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Those citizens who will not be able to vote on election day at their polling station have the right to receive an absentee ballot and the opportunity to cast their vote in the place where they will be. To do this, you need to write a statement at the polling station no later than 19 days before the vote.
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On election day, voters come to the polling station with a passport or any other identification card. To receive a ballot, you need to go to the registration desk and present the documents. A member of the commission must verify the data from the passport with the information indicated on the election list. Then the applicant must put a personal signature in front of his surname. After that, a newsletter is issued.
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Then the voter must go into a closed booth where no one can be present except him. Among the candidates presented in the ballot papers, it is necessary to choose one and put any mark opposite his name. Filled ballots are lowered in the closed ballot boxes placed on the site.
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Observance of the order and legality of elections is monitored by observers and members of the commission. To be able to control the election process, you must register at the headquarters of one of the presidential candidates. Foreign citizens representing the interests of international public organizations are also allowed to observe.
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At 20:00, the election ends and the vote count begins. The winner is the candidate for whom more than 50% of voters voted. If there are no such results or 2 candidates got the same number of votes, a second round of voting is appointed. Only those 2 candidates who took first and second place take part in it.
