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In many nations, the head of state is nonpartisan, even if the prime minister and parliament are chosen in partisan elections. Such heads of state are expected to remain neutral with regards to partisan politics. In a number of parliamentary or semi-presidential countries, some presidents are non-partisan, or receive cross-party support.
Bahrain – Political parties are banned; candidates must be independent. Kuwait – Political parties are banned; candidates must be independent. Niue Oman – Political parties are banned; candidates must be independent.
Nonpartisanship, also known as nonpartisanism, is a lack of affiliation with, and a lack of bias towards, a political party. [1]While an Oxford English Dictionary definition of partisan includes adherents of a party, cause, person, etc., [2] in most cases, nonpartisan refers specifically to political party connections rather than being the strict antonym of "partisan".
"Therefore, since 2000, school board members are chosen by vote of qualified electors in non-partisan elections and serve in appropriately staggered terms of four years, as provided by law."
Others have “non-partisan” elections, where political parties have no role — officially. ... Danley said U.S Rep Jeff Van Drew in South Jersey’s 2nd Congressional District may be a good ...
In 2014, an amendment to the town charter was made to turn elections from partisan to non-partisan. Several people at the April 15 hearing – many former councilors – expressed opinions as to ...
Pages in category "Non-partisan elections" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 630 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Currently no elections are held: China: Currently no elections are held: Comoros: President: Head of State and Government Two-round system: Assembly of the Union: Unicameral legislature Two-round system: Democratic Republic of the Congo: President: Head of State First-past-the-post: Senate: Upper chamber of legislature Elected by provincial ...