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THE ROLE OF THE MEDIA IN ELECTORAL CAMPAIGNS Rafael Roncagliolo. Second Inter – American Electoral Training Seminar Mexico D.F., September 28 – October 2, 2009. SOME KEY STAKEHOLDERS. PATTERNS OF ACCESS TO MEDIA. SOME TYPICAL PROBLEMS. Points in the electoral process Problems
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THE ROLE OF THE MEDIA IN ELECTORAL CAMPAIGNSRafael Roncagliolo Second Inter – American Electoral Training Seminar Mexico D.F., September 28 – October 2, 2009
SOME TYPICAL PROBLEMS Points in the electoral process Problems Election rules Judges`legitimacy and qualifications Voter rolls Deaths, migrants Candidate registration Quotas Campaign Financing, use of media Election day Electronic voting Vote counting Certainty or speed: exit polls vs quick counts Challenges and sanctions Public financing in LA: All countries (17) except Venezuela have direct or indirect public financing. Direct: both (10/18), only electoral (6) or only party (1) + research and strengthening (7) Indirect: bands (13/ 18); tax exemptions (9/18); incentives for publications (8/18); use of public buildings (5/18); transportation (2/18)