How do Cuban elections work?

THE Cuban election system is different from all others that exist around the world, and is young institutionally. Established in the 1976 Constitution, which took effect on February 24 that year, the People's Power structure has been in place for more than 40 years. read more

Elections in Cuba involve nomination of municipal candidates by voters in nomination assemblies, nomination of provincial and national candidates by candidacy commissions, voting by secret ballot, and recall elections. The nature of the political participation in Cuba has fostered discussion among political writers and philosophers. read more

The Cuban electoral system is governed by the Constitution; Law No. 72 from October 29, 1992; the 2007 Electoral Law and Decree Law No. 248, on the voter registry. Two types of elections exist, partial and general. read more