Editing Elections in Uruguay (section)

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'''Elections in Uruguay''' encompass three different types: general elections, departamental elections and municipal elections. At the national level, Uruguay elects a [[head of state]] (the [[President of Uruguay|President]]) and a [[legislature]] (the [[General Assembly of Uruguay|General Assembly]]). Voting is [[Compulsory voting|compulsory]] and extends to all citizens aged 18 and over.<ref>{{Cite web |title=¿Hasta qué edad es obligatorio votar en Uruguay? |url=https://www.telenoche.com.uy/nacionales/hasta-que-edad-es-obligatorio-votar-uruguay-n5362778 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240209175602/https://www.telenoche.com.uy/nacionales/hasta-que-edad-es-obligatorio-votar-uruguay-n5362778 |archive-date=2024-02-09 |access-date=2024-04-27 |website=Telenoche |language=es-PA}}</ref>

The [[Electoral Court of Uruguay|Electoral Court]] sets standards for and issues guidelines to returning officers and polling station officials, and is responsible for nationwide electoral administration (such as the registration of political parties and directing the administration of elections and national referendums).<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cometidos |url=https://www.gub.uy/corte-electoral/institucional/cometidos |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231203041616/https://www.gub.uy/corte-electoral/institucional/cometidos |archive-date=2023-12-03 |access-date=2024-04-27 |website=Corte Electoral |language=es}}</ref>