{"id":41929,"date":"2017-05-16T14:33:48","date_gmt":"2017-05-16T12:33:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.polyas.de\/ct_content_page_2\/election-principles"},"modified":"2024-06-18T08:53:02","modified_gmt":"2024-06-18T06:53:02","slug":"election-principles","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/legal-framework\/election-principles","title":{"rendered":"Core Election Principles"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class='flex_column av-2h0g7x4-de4ae1467e542757120a2c90fb2718d7 av_two_third  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1aizrzs-76fe83ed74ee55f23fcc24260170c710\">\n.avia-image-container.av-1aizrzs-76fe83ed74ee55f23fcc24260170c710 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-1aizrzs-76fe83ed74ee55f23fcc24260170c710 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-1aizrzs-76fe83ed74ee55f23fcc24260170c710 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-1  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image- avia-img-lazy-loading-not- avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.polyas.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/05\/Election-Principles.jpg\" alt='' title=''   itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ltsofnzg-e00b2b2a0be9be2e3c09c71bd36eb6b0 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1>Core Election Principles<\/h1>\n<p>The principles of elections are concepts\u00a0which every election should strive to uphold. Indeed, elections that do not uphold most or all of these principles draw criticism for being undemocratic. Here you can find out\u00a0what the core election principles are and where they come from.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ltymfqmc-a7e66dfd12d3c3a0f73a2f3629a0358f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Article 21 of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights<\/h2>\n<p>Article 21 establishes a set of core principles for democratic elections within political elections<em>:<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"rteindent1\"><em>Everyone has the right to take part in the government of his country, directly or through freely chosen representatives.<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"rteindent1\"><em>The will of the people shall be the basis of the authority of government; this will shall be expressed in <strong>periodic<\/strong> and <strong>genuine<\/strong> elections which shall be by universal and <strong>equal suffrage<\/strong> and shall be held by <strong>secret vote<\/strong> or by equivalent<strong> free voting procedures<\/strong>.\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n<p>This clause clearly sets out five principles\u00a0which democratic elections must follow.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Periodic:<\/strong> Set time periods for elections. Elections must be regular and unable to be easily changed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Genuine:<\/strong> Genuine change must be a possibility &#8211; the government must be able to change depending on the outcome of the election. This similarly applies to the competence of the <a href=\"\/election-administration\">election organizers<\/a> &#8211; change must be possible through a genuine and well-organized election.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Universal and equal suffrage:<\/strong> Each and every citizen should have the ability to vote, regardless of their social status, ethnicity, level of education or any other personal aspect of themselves. Equally, the ability to register oneself as eligible to vote should not be affected by anything other than age or citizenship.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Free Voting Procedures:<\/strong> While this is predominantly a secret ballot (see below) other voting options are permitted as long as they are completely <em>free.<\/em> Free in this context can be understood in two ways. Firstly, that individuals should not be able to be persecuted for or prevented from their preferred voting preferences. Secondly, that the elections should be transparent &#8211; free in the sense that they are able to be checked for integrity.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Secret Vote:<\/strong> The <a href=\"\/legal-framework\/ballot-secrecy\">secrecy of the ballot<\/a> means that no other person or groups of people, private or public including the election organizers should be able to learn how an individual has cast their ballot. This clause is included as an ideal voting procedure to ensure that people can vote for who they choose to vote for without fear of repercussions from friends, family or indeed the government.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ltymg7xp-b78053bb5458bc6df78350d079a20a72 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Electoral Principles in Non-Political Elections<\/h2>\n<p>Although the Declaration of Human Rights explicitly states that these principles are for the participation\u00a0in <em>political<\/em> elections, these ideals have been carried over into the private sector. Institutions &#8211; <a href=\"\/companies\/corporate-elections\/online\">companies<\/a>, <a href=\"\/cooperatives\/board-elections\">cooperatives<\/a>, <a href=\"\/associations\">associations<\/a>, <a href=\"\/regulatory-colleges\/council-elections\">regulatory bodies<\/a>, and <a href=\"\/unions\/elections\/online\">unions<\/a>. Indeed this declaration has become the de facto guideline that all elections should follow to ensure legitimacy.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ltzjiloq-ca07d89252e665da6549c35602240f27\">\n.av_promobox.av-ltzjiloq-ca07d89252e665da6549c35602240f27{\ncolor:#000000;\nbackground:#e8f8f8;\nborder-color:#ededed;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av_promobox av-ltzjiloq-ca07d89252e665da6549c35602240f27 avia-button-no  avia-builder-el-5  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><div class='avia-promocontent'><p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-46677 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.polyas.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Bildschirmfoto-2024-03-20-um-09.15.04-80x80.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Bildschirmfoto-2024-03-20-um-09.15.04-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Bildschirmfoto-2024-03-20-um-09.15.04-36x36.png 36w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 80px) 100vw, 80px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>TIP: Concerned about the security of your election? POLYAS&#8217; online voting software is certified according to the Common Criteria Standards.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-wz0wl4-34aab32a2d0f1ae4906b93362ed1f18e '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Securing your Election with Online Voting<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"\/security\">Security<\/a> is one of our highest priorities with all of our elections, regardless of size. \u00a0Online voting provides your electorate with the opportunity to vote at home, at work or even on holiday. We offer combined election procedures to ensure that all of your members are able to vote.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you are a small club looking to elect your council or a union voting at an <a href=\"\/live-voting\/advantages\">AGM<\/a>, we can help ensure that your election upholds all of the principles of elections.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><div  class='flex_column av-1nz9rg8-75c54a224fb808df4d271da46d3d88ea av_one_third  avia-builder-el-7  el_after_av_two_third  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lu9i2vcx-f98b442447e01de64a594721f37db094\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-lu9i2vcx-f98b442447e01de64a594721f37db094{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-lu9i2vcx-f98b442447e01de64a594721f37db094 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-8  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ltym5gx4-4b5d2bf9f8cb84828b4c30d830082a87 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock cnt2_sidemenu1'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><strong>Topics<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/legal-framework\">Legal Framework for Elections<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/legal-framework\/election-principles\">Core Election Principles<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/legal-framework\/ballot-secrecy\">Secrecy of the Ballot<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/election-material\/ballot-papers\">Ballot Papers for Ballot Box Elections<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/election-administration\/legal\">Election Administration: Legal Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/associations\/board-elections\/bylaws\">Association Bylaws<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/cooperatives\/board-elections\/bylaws\">Cooperative Bylaws<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/regulatory-colleges\/council-elections\/bylaws\">Regulatory College Bylaws<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='hr av-13shxaw-70ecde758ef09bd32c279342ccec690e hr-default  avia-builder-el-10  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lu9idg7z-bf603fd1ba39051b13a329fc88d83331 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock cnt2_sidemenu2'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><strong>Further information<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/online-voting\">Online Voting<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/increase-voter-turnout\">How to Increase Voter Turnout in your Election<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/election-material\">Election Material<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/election-services\">Election Services<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[9568],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-41929","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","category-allgemein-en"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.2 (Yoast SEO v25.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Core Election Principles<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The principles of elections are established in various declarations and laws - both international and domestic. 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