The Electoral Process in the Russian Federation

The electoral process is a concept that characterizes the activities for the preparation and implementation of elections. It is held in several stages.

The electoral process and its stages

The first stage is the compilation of electoral lists. They include all citizens who have reached the age of eighteen. Voter lists are drawn up in the precinct commission taking into account the data transferred by the housing authorities. A citizen can be included in the list on only one site. The compiled lists are available for review no later than fifteen days before the election. Every citizen has the right to refuse to include him in the lists. He tells his unwillingness to the commission. In addition, citizens can report any inaccuracy or error in the lists. This right can be realized only before the counting of votes.

The election process also includes the formation and approval of districts and districts. The framework of counties and the number of voting citizens is determined by the relevant commission, but approved by the relevant body. These actions are carried out not later than sixty days before the election.

Electoral precincts are formed for the purpose of voting and subsequent counting of votes. Their formation is made by the head of the local authority in coordination with the appropriate commissions not later than a month before the elections. The formation of plots is carried out in accordance with local and other conditions, creating maximum amenities for the voters, at the rate of no more than three thousand citizens on the site.

The electoral process necessarily includes the stage of formation of commissions. There is a special system that contains the Central Election Commission of the Russian Federation, the commissions of subjects, districts, regions, cities, municipalities, parcels. The formation of this system is determined by the norms of law.

Election commissions are called collegial bodies, in which the majority of voters take decisions, and the secretary and the chairman make decisions. The activities of these bodies are not dependent on government agencies or local authorities. At the same time, the exercise of the powers of election commissions is carried out with the assistance of the latter.

Actions, decisions or inaction of collegiate bodies and officials related to them, violating the rights of voting citizens, may be appealed in court or a higher collegiate body.

No election process is complete without registration and nomination of candidates. This stage is considered the main one.

Nomination may be exercised by electoral associations. It occurs at a conference or congress of a block of parties or a party.

Nomination can be made by the voters themselves. In this case, it is expected to collect signatures on the candidate's application. There is also a form of self-nomination.

Applying any type of nomination, the candidate demonstrates the support of a certain part of the society.

The election process includes pre-election campaigning. At this stage, activities of public associations and citizens are carried out to prepare and disseminate a certain type of information. The purpose of the campaign is to encourage voters to vote for or against certain candidates. The dissemination of information begins from the day of registration.

The next stage is voting. This stage, of course, is considered the most important in the entire electoral process. As a result of voting, some candidates are eligible to participate in the next round or an elected mandate.

The Election Commission ensures the secrecy of voting, accounting, and also the safety of ballots.

The final stage of the electoral process is the counting of votes, the determination of election results. Results from all districts flock to the Central Commission. She announces the results of the voting and publishes them in the media.