Voter registration is compulsory in many countries, including most in Europe

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October 30, 2020

From voter registration to mail-in ballots, how do countries around the world run their elections?

Voter registration is compulsory in many countries, including most in Europe

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Voter registration is compulsory in many countries, including most in Europe

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From voter registration to mail-in ballots, how do countries around the world run their elections?
Most countries and territories allow voters abroad to cast ballots for the national legislature
Minimum voting age is 18 in most countries and territories

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