Chad operates as a presidential republic and holds elections to determine its political representatives. Here is some information about the election system in Chad:
- Presidential Elections: The President of Chad is elected through a direct popular vote. Presidential elections are typically held every six years. If no candidate receives an absolute majority (50%+1) of the votes in the first round, a second round is held between the top two candidates.
- National Assembly Elections: The National Assembly of Chad is the legislative body of the country. It consists of members known as Deputies who are elected through a mixed electoral system. Some seats are filled through a first-past-the-post system, where the candidate with the most votes in a constituency wins the seat. Other seats are allocated based on proportional representation, where parties receive seats in proportion to their share of the national vote.
- Electoral Process: The Independent National Electoral Commission (CENI) of Chad is responsible for organizing and overseeing elections in the country. It ensures the transparency and fairness of the electoral process, including voter registration, candidate nomination, and the counting of votes. International observers may be invited to monitor the elections.
- Voter Eligibility: Chadian citizens who are at least 18 years old have the right to vote. Voter registration is required, and citizens must be included in the electoral roll to participate in elections. Eligible voters can cast their ballots at designated polling stations within their respective constituencies.
