Primary definition
One or more pieces of legislation governing all aspects of the process for electing the political institutions defined in a country's constitution or institutional framework.
Also known asElection law · Voting law · Electoral legislation · Election code · Electoral code
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One or more pieces of legislation governing all aspects of the process for electing the political institutions defined in a country's constitution or institutional framework.
ACE Electoral Systems Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Electoral Law. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 23, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/electoral-law
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