Côte d’Ivoire, also known as Ivory Coast, operates as a presidential republic and holds elections to determine its political representatives. Here is some information about the election system in Côte d’Ivoire:
- Presidential Elections: The President of Côte d’Ivoire is elected through a direct popular vote. Presidential elections are typically held every five years. To win in the first round, a candidate must secure an absolute majority (50%+1) of the votes. If no candidate achieves this majority, a second round is held between the top two candidates.
- National Assembly Elections: The National Assembly of Côte d’Ivoire is the legislative body of the country. Members of the National Assembly, known as deputies, are elected through a combination of single-member constituencies and proportional representation. Some seats are filled through a first-past-the-post system, where the candidate with the most votes in a constituency wins the seat. Additional seats are allocated based on the percentage of votes received by political parties.
- Electoral Process: The Independent Electoral Commission (Commission Électorale Indépendante, CEI) of Côte d’Ivoire 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: Ivorian 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.
