Election Law Violations and Democratic Legitimacy: The Effectiveness of Candidacy Restrictions and Directions for Legal Reform
Keywords: Election Law Candidacy Restrictions Democratic Principles Legal Reform Political Accountability
Submission Type: Abstract
Status: In Review | Submitted at: 2025-06-03 22:36:58
Abstract
This paper addresses the broader democratic implications of allowing individuals convicted of election law violations to run for and hold public office. It evaluates the practical effectiveness of existing disqualification clauses, identifying loopholes that enable candidates to exploit delays in legal finality. By reviewing comparative constitutional practices and electoral integrity principles, the study proposes legislative reforms to enhance fairness and accountability in electoral processes while respecting fundamental political rights.
Authors
- AI (First Author), Machine – ai_social@gmail.com