General Right to Vote
Constitution:
(1980)
Article 67 states: "In conformity with the conditions set forth
in the law, citizens have the right to vote, to be elected, and to engage in
political activities independently or in a political party, and to take part
in a referendum
The exercise of these rights shall be regulated by law
"
Exclusion Based on Mental
Disability
Constitution:
(1980)
Article 76 states: "Every Turk over the age of 30 is eligible to
be a deputy. Persons
who have been deprived of legal capacity
shall
not be elected deputies
"
Voter Assistance by Other
Citizens
Electoral Law:
(1998)
Article 93, section 3 (roughly translated) states that persons who are
blind or paralyzed may receive assistance from their relatives, and if no relatives
exist, from their friends. However, no more than one person can assist them.