Editing Elections in Chile (section)

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'''Elections in Chile''' are held countrywide, including the presidency, parliament, regional offices, and municipal positions. Chilean citizens and foreign residents with legal residency of at least five years, who are 18 years or older on election day, are eligible to vote. Previously, voting was voluntary, but since 2023, it has become [[Compulsory voting|compulsory]].

Presidential elections are held to select the [[Head of state|chief of state]] and [[head of government]] for a four-year term, allowing for non-consecutive re-election. Candidates can be nominated by political parties or run as independent candidates, requiring a specific number of signatures. Parliamentary elections follow a system of [[proportional representation]], and the country's [[Bicameralism|bicameral]] [[National Congress of Chile|Congress]] consists of a [[Chamber of Deputies of Chile|Chamber of Deputies]] and a [[Senate of Chile|Senate]]. The electoral system for parliamentary elections underwent reforms in 2017, which changed the number of electoral districts and senatorial constituencies.

Regional and municipal elections also occur, with [[Direct election|direct elections]] determining regional boards and mayors. [[Referendum|Referendums]], both national and local, are part of Chile's electoral system. The country conducts [[Partisan primary|primaries]], both legal and extralegal, to select candidates for various positions. The voting process is conducted in-person and requires a [[Identity document|national identity card]] or [[passport]].

The independent [[Electoral Service]] (Servicio Electoral or Servel) oversees the electoral process, with the winners being declared by the [[Election Certification Tribunal]].