Electoral law quota details

Colombia

Colombia

Answer
Yes
Comment

Political parties and movements with legal status may register candidates for popularly elected positions and corporations after verification of compliance with the qualities and requirements of their candidates, as well as that they are not involved in any causes. of inability or incompatibility . These candidates must be chosen through democratic procedures, in accordance with their statutes. The lists where 5 or more seats are chosen for publicly elected offices or those that are subject to consultation - except for their result - must consist of at least 30% of one of the genders. (Article 28 - Political Parties Law)

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