The most important question is, however, to what extent one should have turnout requirements at all. Often, such requirements do not lead to more participation. Repeat elections will normally have a lower turnout than the original one, and they are costly to administer. In addition, a repeat election with 33% turnout is not any more democratic than a first round with, for example, a turnout of 48%. It is a principle of democracy that the political decisions are made by those who take part in the decision-making process. Those persons restraining from participation should not make the decisions by “staying at home”. The threshold may cause an endless cycle of elections without results and diminish the functioning of democracy in the region. It is recommended to remove turnout requirements for the governor elections.
5. The election administration
5.1. Structure and composition of the electoral administration. Election of the members
