Elections and democracy
The Ministry of Local Government and Regional Development has the overall responsibility for the conduct of elections and for matters relating to local government and local democracy.
Legal framework
Here you will find the Election Act, the Election regulations and the Election manual.
Election observation
The purpose of election observation is to determine whether the election and the electoral process are in compliance with national and international legislation and other universal principles for democratic elections.
More on elections and democracy
Latest on elections and democracy
What's new
- Statement from Foreign Minister Espen Barth Eide regarding the unrest in Georgia News story 05/12/2024
- Expert group tasked with looking at how artificial intelligence can influence democratic elections Press release 10/06/2024
- Statement on the developments in Guatemala News story 03/07/2023
- Opening statement by Prime Minister Støre at the European Conference on Democracy and Human Rights Speech/statement 05/05/2023
- Statement by Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre at the Summit for Democracy Speech/statement 29/03/2023
Documents
- NOU 2024: 3 - Joint efforts against extremism: Better conditions for preventive work Norwegian Official Report (NOU) 01/03/2024
- Useful security advice for candidates running for election to municipal and county councils Guidelines/brochures 08/09/2023
- Knowledge acquisition on electronic and internet-based solutions for voting Report 27/06/2023
- NOU 2023: 9 - System of Generalist Municipalities Norwegian Official Report (NOU) 29/03/2023
- NOU 2022: 9 - The Norwegian Commission for Freedom of Expression Report Norwegian Official Report (NOU) 15/08/2022