General Right to
Vote
Constitution:
(January 12, 1992)
• Article 2 states: "All Malians are born and live free and
equal in their rights and duties. Any discrimination based on social origin,
color, language, race, sex, religion, or political opinion is prohibited."
• Article 27 states: "The right to vote is universal, equal,
and secret. According to conditions defined by law, all citizens of voting
age are electors demonstrating their civic and political duties."
Exclusion Based
on Mental Disability
Electoral Law:
(source: IPU)
• Disqualifications from voting: guardianship, must be in full possession
of civil and political rights
Voter Assistance
by Other Citizens
Electoral Law:
(March 1999)
• Article 86 states: "All voters with an infirmity which makes
it impossible to introduce the ballot may have someone of their choice
assist them."
Off-Site Voting
Alternatives
Electoral Law:
(March 1999)
• Article 93 states: "Voting by proxy is for hospital patients,
assisted living residents, invalids, and the infirm."
