Who may vote in national and municipal elections in Andorra?

Andorran nationals who have reached the age of majority may vote if they possess their civil and political rights and are registered on the final electoral roll. There is no statutory obligation to vote; no active or passive voting right for foreigners in these elections is apparent.

How are the 28 seats of the General Council allocated in elections in Andorra?

Fourteen seats are allocated through the seven parishes, with two seats each, and the remaining 14 seats through nationwide closed lists. The majority parish list receives both seats, while the national seats are allocated using the largest-remainder method (resta més elevada).

How do general elections and municipal elections differ in Andorra?

General elections determine the General Council at national level. Municipal elections determine the parish council in each of the seven parishes; the offices of chief consul (cònsol major) and deputy consul (cònsol minor) are then chosen by the parish councils from among their members.

How can an electoral-roll entry for elections in Andorra be corrected?

Registration or correction may be requested within 15 calendar days after publication of the provisional list. The responsible parish council decides within eight calendar days; a judicial appeal against the decision may be filed within a further eight calendar days.

How can Andorrans outside the country vote in elections in Andorra?

They may apply for postal voting by judicial deposit through the responsible parish council or its website by 12:00 on the 15th working day after the election call. After the lists are proclaimed, the Government sends the documents, which must be returned to the court with the voting envelopes, a copy of the passport, the sender name, address and signature.

Which ballots are invalid in elections in Andorra?

Invalid ballots include manipulated or incomplete lists, additional writing, unofficial ballot papers, incorrect envelope colours, incorrect electoral districts, and changes to the order or preferences. Several identical ballot papers in one envelope, however, count as one valid vote.

Elections in Andorra

In elections in Andorra, eligible voters choose the members of the General Council (Consell General) and the seven parish councils. The national general elections (Eleccions generals) combine 14 seats from the parishes (parròquies) with 14 seats from a nationwide list; in the municipal elections (Eleccions comunals), citizens directly elect the parish councils. Voting is generally in person on Sunday from 09:00 to 19:00, with voting by judicial deposit (vot per dipòsit judicial) or by delegation also available under certain conditions.

Tip

Plan your vote in Andorra based on your registration, the responsible polling station and the two separate electoral decisions. If you cannot appear in person on election day, apply in good time for judicial deposit; delegation is available only in cases of confirmed disability or serious illness. Do not rely solely on the four-year cycle for specific dates; consult the relevant election decree.

byAriadna&Albert

At the fully documented general elections of 2 April 2023, 20,057 of 29,958 eligible voters cast their ballots; turnout was 66.95 percent. Of these, 9,010 votes were cast through judicial voting, including 418 postal votes. At the municipal elections of 17 December 2023, 16,644 of 30,401 eligible voters were recorded, corresponding to turnout of 54.75 percent. National and municipal elections generally follow a four-year cycle; specific upcoming dates cannot be determined from that cycle alone.