Elections and democracy

The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development has the overall responsibility for the conduct of elections and for matters relating to local government and local democracy.

The main features of the Norwegian electoral system

The Norwegian electoral system is based on the principles of direct election and proportional representation in multi-member electoral divisions.

Legal framework

Here you will find the Election Act, the Election regulations and the Election manual.

Election observation

The purpose of election observation is to determine whether the election and the electoral process are in compliance with national and international legislation and other universal principles for democratic elections.

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