Reform #22: Add 'None of the Above' Option in All Elections
Allow voters to reject all candidates by choosing 'None of the Above' - if NOTA wins, hold fresh elections with entirely new candidates.
Citizens are forced to choose between inadequate candidates with no way to reject all options, reducing democratic legitimacy and voter satisfaction.
- 1Add NOTA option on all ballots for every election and position
- 2Hold fresh election with new candidates if NOTA wins plurality
- 3Ban all original candidates from running in the re-election
- 4Count and publish NOTA votes just like any other candidate
- 5Educate voters about NOTA option and its democratic purpose
India's NOTA option since 2013 gives voters meaningful choice and improves candidate quality
Nevada (USA) has used NOTA since 1975, forcing parties to reconsider candidate selection
Colombia's blank vote option empowers citizens to express dissatisfaction democratically
Election Commission issues ballot design requirements including NOTA within 3 months
Launch voter education campaign on NOTA option and its significance
Train election officials on proper counting and reporting of NOTA votes
Create legal framework for re-election procedures when NOTA wins
NOTA option available in all elections within 6 months
90% voter awareness of NOTA option within 1 year
Measurable improvement in candidate quality as parties respond to NOTA pressure
Enhanced democratic legitimacy through meaningful voter choice
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