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Election FAQ
Elections in Panama: 2019 General Elections
On May 5, Panamanian citizens went to the polls to vote in presidential, legislative and local elections. These were the sixth general elections since the ousting of the Manuel Noriega dictatorship in 1989 and the first held under the reformed Electoral Code. To help you understand this important electoral process, IFES provides Frequently Asked Questions on Elections in Panama: 2019 General Elections.
Election FAQ
Elections in Panama: 2014 General Elections
On May 4, Panamanians will elect a President, Vice President, Deputies to the Central American Parliament, Deputies to the National Assembly, Mayors, District Representatives, and Councilors.
Publication
Report/Paper
Seminar on the Independence of Electoral Justice in Panama: Final Report
This report summarizes IFES’ findings from the (IFES initiated) Seminar on the Independence of Electoral Justice in Panama from December 2001. The purpose of the seminar was to share information on electoral justice and recommend improvements to the electoral justice process.
March 19, 2001
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Tribunal Electoral
“Electoral Tribunal” is an informative guide, available in Spanish, issued in 1999 by the Electoral Tribunal of Panama in lead up to the May 2, 1999 Panamanian General Elections. The guide consists of different forms provided for the electoral observers where they can include information and/or observation about the Election Day that would allow for a technical study of all comments from the observers and would facilitate the elaboration of the statement regarding the process of voting. Additionally, the document contains a statement regarding the cancellation of the use of electronic voting in the May 2, 1999 elections. Lastly, an evaluation of the voting sections and their flaws are provided in the guide.
Election Material
Election and Political Party Law
Rules and Regulations for the May 2 Elections
Rules and Regulations for the May 2 Elections
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Quien puede obtener la neuva Cedula?
“Who can Obtain the New Identity Card?” is a flyer, available in Spanish, issued in 1999 by the Electoral Tribunal of Panama in lead up to the May 2, 1999 general Elections and intended to inform Panamanians where they can obtain new identity cards and the costs implied.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Quienes son los Delegados Electorales?
“Who are the Electoral Commissioners” is an informative brochure, available in Spanish, issued in 1999 by the Electoral Tribunal of Panama in lead up to the May 2, 1999 General Elections. The brochure describes the duties of the electoral commissioners in an effort to familiarize voters with these.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Como Votar en las eleccion generales del 2 de Mayo?
“How to Vote in the May 2 General Elections” is a voter guide, available in Spanish, issued in 1999 by the Electoral Tribunal of Panama in lead up to the May 2, 1999 Panamanian General Election. The guide is meant to enhance citizens’ participation through educating them on the voting procedure. The guide instructs voters where they can vote and how to vote, step by step.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Para la 3 Juntas Distritales de Escrutinio
“Addressed to the 3 District Scrutiny Boards” is an informative guidebook, available in Spanish, issued in 1999 by the Electoral Tribunal of Panama in lead up to the May 2, 1999 Panamanian General Elections and particularly, for the election of the Mayor and Councilors. The booklet provides general principles by which the scrutiny of votes should be done by three District Scrutiny Boards: Cémaco, Sambú, and Taboga.
Election Material
Civic Education Material
Para la 71 Juntas Distritales de Escrutinio
“Guidebook for the 71 District Scrutiny Boards” is an informative guidebook, available in Spanish, issued in 1999 by the Electoral Tribunal of Panama in lead up to the May 2, 1999 Panamanian General Elections and particularly, for the election of the Mayor’s Office. The booklet is meant to provide the District Board of Elections with the specifics of holding such elections and their responsibilities in the election. The booklet provides general principles by which the scrutiny of votes should be done by 71 District Scrutiny Boards.