General Right to Vote
Constitution:
(1992)
• Article 62, section (1) states, "The Islamic Consultative Assembly is constituted by the representatives of the people elected directly and by secret ballot."

Exclusion Based on Mental Disability
Electoral Law:
(28 November 1999: Elections Act)
• Article 27 states: "The electors shall hold the following particulars…(3) sound of mind."

Exclusion Based on Physical Disability
Electoral Law:
(28 November 1999: Elections Act)
• Article 28 states: "The candidates shall hold the following particulars when they are nominated…(6) Physical Health at the extent of being able to see, hear and speak…"

Voter Assistance by Other Citizens
Electoral Law:
(12 December 1999: Executive By-Law of Election Law)
• Article 64, "Fourth," section 2 states: "…If any voter is unable to write his/her ballot personally, he/she may request outsiders to do it and the voting authorities shall only control it to avoid any offence…."

Off-Site Voting Alternatives
Electoral Law:
(28 November 1999: Elections Act)
• Article 10, note (1) states: "Polling votes in jails, garrisons and hospitals shall be carried out only by the presentation of birth certificate."