Electoral Laws

Law No. 44 / 2017

Explaining the parliamentary electoral law used in the last elections (Law 44/2017)

Overview: The Road to Election Day

1

Registration & Lists

Check your polling info and review lists.

2

Campaign

Outreach is allowed within rules.

3

Election Day

You vote secretly inside the booth.

4

Counting

Votes are tallied and seats allocated.

5

Results

Winners appear based on the system.

Proportional Representation: How Lists Gain Power

List votes A
List votes B
List votes C
List votes D
Qualifying threshold
Total valid votes
45%
30%
15%
10%

Voting Day: Step by Step

Step 1 of 5
1

Identity Check

Show ID and confirm your name on the list.

Step 1 of 5: Identity Check

From Votes to Seats: The Engine

Goal: show the idea visually without equations.

List votes

List A4,500
List B3,000
List C1,800
List D700
Qualifying threshold1,000

8 Seats

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
List A: 0
List B: 0
List C: 0
List D: 0
1
2
3

Key Rules: Allowed / Not Allowed

Flip card

Photo of ballot
Not allowedNot allowed
Campaigning inside center
Not allowedNot allowed
Assistance for disability
Allowed (with conditions)Allowed

Your Rights & Responsibilities

Rights

Secret ballot
You vote personally
Assistance for disability

Duties

Use the booth
Don't reveal your choice
Respect order at the center

FAQ

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