| Legal Framework |
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| Electoral Law | 1 January 1900 Last updated on 07.06.2007 |
| Mode of designation | directly elected 44 appointed 1 other 1 |
| Constituencies | 23 single and multi-member electoral districts. |
| Voting system | Majority: Direct elections. Majority vote (absolute and simple) in two rounds; second round contest among three best-placed candidates in each constituency. In multi-member electoral districts, voters may cast votes for up to the full number of vacant seats available. Vacancies arising between general elections are filled through by-elections within 3 months. Voting is not compulsory. |
| Voter requirements | - age: 18 years - Kiribati citizenship - regular residence in electoral district (of vote) - disqualifications: insanity, imprisonment of at least one year, electoral fraud |
| Candidates |
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| Eligibility | Qualified electors - age: 21 years - Kiribati citizenship - ineligibility: allegiance to foreign State, death sentence |
| Incompatibilities | - election-related employment - public office - civil service |
| Candidacy requirements | - support of three electors |