d) i) Suggest THREE ways in which the electoral commission can try to ensure that elections held are free and fair. ( 6 marks)

1). Regulate campaign spending the same for all candidates.

2). Conduct all elections on paper ballots specific by unique identifiers for voters such as thumb prints.

3). Permit absentee ballots for specific reasons, allowing sufficient mail in time, keyed to unique identifiers, with strict return times enforced.

the 2nd option is the answer

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