34. Are there provisions for free or subsidized access to media for candidates?

Article 80. Rules for Allocating Free Airtime on TV and Radio for Pre-election Campaigning

80.1. The following shall have the right to free airtime of TV and radio companies for election campaigning, in accordance with Article 77.2 of this Code:

• Presidential candidates; [...]

80.2. The following shall have the tight to free TV and radio airtime companies for pre election campaigning, in accordance with Article 77.3 of this Code:

• Candidates registered in single-mandate constituencies; [...]

80.3. Candidates for membership of a municipality and referendum campaign groups with 2,000 or more members, shall have the right to free airtime for election campaigning from TV and radio companies, in accordance with Article 77.4 of this Code. [...]

Source: Article 80, Election Code of the Republic of Azerbaijan, 2003 (amended 2017)

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