Chad

Electoral Code (2008)

Updated: June 2015

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Article 9 states:

Voters may not register by proxy.

 

Article 50 states:

A disabled voter who is incapable of voting is authorized to be assisted by a voter of his choice who is registered to the same voter list.

 

Excerpts based on the Electoral Code (2008)

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Article 49 states:

The vote of each elector is evidenced by affixing his signature on the voter list. If he cannot sign, affix the thumbprint.

 

Article 50 states:

A disabled voter who is incapable of voting is authorized to be assisted by a voter of his choice who is registered to the same voter list.

 

Article 57 states:

Those electors belonging to one of the following categories may practice their right to vote by proxy...those who are severely invalid or disabled, those people suffering from illness who are currently hospitalized.

 

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Article 3 states:

Electors are Chadians...not in any incapacity provided under this law.

 

Article 132 states:

The nomination [of a candidate for President] must be accompanied by the following...a medical certificate dated within three (3) months...

 

Article 149 states:

Eligible for the National Assembly; Chadian citizens...who can read and write French or Arabic.

 

Article 151 states:

The application [for candidature for legislative office] must include...a medical certificate dated within (3) months...

 

Article 175 states:

Are ineligible for election [regards local elections]...incapacitated electors.

 

Article 178 states:

The candidates must be able to read French or Arabic.

 

Excerpts based on the Electoral Code (2008)