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IV. DISCUSSION OF THE DRAFT LOCAL ELECTION LAW


Electoral systems for local elections


The above provision would appear to be premised on the belief that a “majority system” election is either less subject to invalidity or easier to administer. Regardless of the purported rationale for this provision, it is of concern that the election system would be changed so quickly and arbitrarily. It is of concern that there might not be sufficient time for voters, candidates, and political parties to become familiar with the new election system before the election was held.