Electoral Process in Jamaica

Role of a Candidate in an Election

• The role of a candidate in an election is to seek election to a position in government.

Purpose of a Campaign

• The purpose of a campaign during an election is to persuade voters to support a candidate.

Definition of a Constituent

• A constituent is a person who lives in a constituency and votes.

Management of the Electoral Process

• The Electoral Office of Jamaica manages the electoral process.

Definition of Voting

• To vote means to choose a leader or decide an election.

Importance of Voting in a Democracy

• Voting is important in a democracy because it gives citizens a say in how the country is governed.

Eligibility to Vote in Jamaica

• In Jamaica, eligible voters are Jamaican citizens and Commonwealth citizens over 18 who are registered voters.

Enumeration in the Electoral Process

• Enumeration in the electoral process is the process of registering eligible citizens to vote.

Non-Step in Enumeration Process

• Voting for a candidate is NOT a step in the enumeration process.

Responsibilities of the Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ)

• The Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) is responsible for organizing and supervising free and fair elections.

Enumeration Requirement for Voting

• To vote in an election, a citizen must be enumerated (registered) to vote.

Structure of the Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ)

• The Electoral Commission of Jamaica (ECJ) consists of the following structure:
  • Chairman
  • Commissioners
  • Director of Elections
  • Legal and Compliance Division
  • Vote Registration and Identification Division
  • Electoral Office Operations Division
  • Communication and Public Relations Unit
  • Monitoring and Evaluation Unit
  • Evaluation Unit