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.
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.
More on elections and democracy
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What's new
- Human rights, democracy, and the rule of law in Europe are crucial for Norway’s security Press release 04/04/2025
- Statement from Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide regarding the unrest in Georgia News story 05/12/2024
- Expert group tasked with looking at how artificial intelligence can influence democratic elections Press release 10/06/2024
- Statement on the developments in Guatemala News story 03/07/2023
- Opening statement by Prime Minister Støre at the European Conference on Democracy and Human Rights Speech/statement 05/05/2023
Documents
- The Assessment of the State of Norwegian Democracy Report 21/05/2025
- Meld. St. 13 (2024–2025) - Prevention of extremism Report to the Storting 21/03/2025
- Artificial Intelligence and Democratic Elections – International Experiences and National Recommendations Report by the Expert Group on Artificial Intelligence and Elections Report 14/02/2025
- NOU 2024: 3 - Joint efforts against extremism: Better conditions for preventive work Norwegian Official Report (NOU) 01/03/2024
- Useful security advice for candidates running for election to municipal and county councils Guidelines/brochures 08/09/2023