Free and Fair Elections

Definition

Free and fair elections refer to a democratic process where all eligible citizens have the right to vote without coercion or manipulation, and where the electoral system is transparent and impartial.

Analogy

Imagine a school election where every student has an equal opportunity to run for office, campaign freely, and cast their vote. The election is overseen by unbiased teachers who ensure that no one cheats or influences the results. This represents a free and fair election.

Related terms

Voter Suppression: Voter suppression refers to any effort made to prevent certain individuals or groups from exercising their right to vote.

Electoral Fraud: Electoral fraud occurs when there are deliberate manipulations of the electoral process, such as ballot tampering or falsifying results.

Gerrymandering: Gerrymandering is the practice of manipulating district boundaries in order to give an unfair advantage to a particular political party during elections.