The presidential elections are among the most crucial events in the functioning of a democratic state. This is the minute erstwhile the highest authoritative in the country is elected for the next 4 years. The electoral process should follow the applicable law. However, there are situations of doubt. In specified cases, irregularities may be reported.
Any individual empowered to vote may report possible infringement. Problems with voting should be alerted to the president of the election committee. In the event of a breach of election silence or disorder of public policy, Police intervention.
Situations associated with suspected falsification of results may be reported by telephone or via website of the State Election Commission.
Most common violations during the presidential election
Irregularities impact on the reliability of results and may prove a breach of electoral law, which regulates a number of legal acts (from the Constitution, through the Electoral Code, to the Criminal Code). any violations arise from deliberate action, another from organisational errors or negligence.
The most common irregularities include:
- errors in electoral protocols – incorrect documentation may affect the result of the elections,
- casting a vote on behalf of another person – voting for individual else, e.g. utilizing not their identity card,
- Obstruction of access to voting – unwarranted removal from electoral lists, closure of premises before the prescribed time or failure to adapt infrastructure for people with disabilities,
- agitation during election silence – campaigning at or close the electoral premises,
- manipulating ballot cards – deliberate falsification of electoral documents, specified as switching cards, adding votes or destroying cards,
- buying votes – attempts to bribe by offering material benefits in exchange for the support of a circumstantial candidate,
- irregularities in the work of the electoral commission – procedural errors specified as refusal to issue a ballot, deficiency of checking the voter's identity or incorrect counting of votes.
Such action may result legal consequences. It is so crucial that voters be aware of their rights and respond to any suspicious situations that may happen during the upcoming presidential elections.
How to study irregularities effectively?
For the notification to be considered, it should contain circumstantial and documented information. It is crucial to gather evidence – may be photographs, recordings, papers or evidence of witnesses.
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The description of the situation should take into account the exact location, time and nature of the event. There should be no delay, a fast consequence allows the applicable institutions to take action and limit the possible consequences of infringements.

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