Unfair election

An unfair election identifies when an election is not free and fair. Unfair elections violate one or more of the characteristics of free and fair elections. A free and fair election has the following characteristics:

  • Equal voting rights, without unreasonable restrictions
  • Freedom of association for political groups and right to be a candidate
  • Parity of resources among political groups to persuade
  • An informed debate, with equal opportunity to express a view (political freedom of press)
  • The government's power is not unduly curtailed by the constitution or international agreements
  • The elected government can take legislative action to enact its promises
  • Electoral Commission that ensures a free and fair election
  • Voting system that comes close to ensuring all votes count equally
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