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ANTIGUA AND BARBUDA
Senate
ELECTORAL SYSTEM

Compare data for parliamentary chambers in the Electoral system module

Parliament name Parliament
Structure of parliament Bicameral
Chamber name Senate
Related chamber (for bicameral parliaments) House of Representatives
LEGAL FRAMEWORK
Electoral Law 1 January 1900
Mode of designation appointed 17
Constituencies (not applicable)
Voting system : (not applicable)
Voter requirements (not applicable)
CANDIDATES
Eligibility - age: 21 years
- British Commonwealth citizenship
- residence in the country for a minimum of 12 months immediately preceding the elections
- ability to speak and read the English language with sufficient proficiency to allow for taking an active part in the proceedings
- ineligibility: allegiance to a foreign State, undischarged bankruptcy, insanity, death sentence or imprisonment for more than one year, electoral offences or certain crimes within the preceding 10 years
Incompatibilities - certain public offices
- electoral responsibilities
- minister of religion
Candidacy requirements (not applicable)

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