BELIZE

ELECTORAL SYSTEM
 
Chamber:
  Senate
 
Electoral Law:
  1 January 1900
 
 
Constituencies:
  (not applicable)
 
Voting System:
  Vacancies arising between general elections are filled by appointment.
 
Voter requirements:
  (not applicable)
 
Eligibility:
  - age: 18 years
- Belize citizenship
- residence in the country for at least one year immediately prior to nomination
- ineligibility: allegiance to a foreign State
 
Incompatibilities:
  - election-connected offices
- membership of armed or police forces
- government contractors
 
Candidacy requirements:
  (not applicable)


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