Independent election commission

Definition

An independent election commission is a non-partisan government body that oversees elections in a country. Its main goal is to ensure fair and transparent electoral processes by reducing voter fraud and enhancing electoral competition.

Related terms

Voter registration: The process through which eligible individuals enroll themselves as voters for an upcoming election.

Electoral integrity: The measure of how free, fair, and transparent an election is.

Campaign finance: The funding of political campaigns, including donations from individuals, organizations, or political parties.