The Electoral Service of Chile (SERVEL) is an autonomous public service responsible for organizing and overseeing elections in Chile.

The Constitution of Chile, the Electoral Law, and the Organic Constitutional Law on Political Parties and Electoral Systems are the main legal frameworks governing elections in Chile.

To be eligible to vote in Chilean elections, citizens must be 18 years of age or older, be registered to vote, and have a valid ID card.

Chile uses a mixed-member proportional representation system for its elections, which combines elements of both first-past-the-post and proportional representation.

Candidates for Chilean elections can be nominated by political parties or by independent citizens.

Chile has a mixed public and private funding system for election campaigns, with candidates receiving both public funds and private donations.

Election results in Chile are determined by a simple majority of votes.

The Electoral Tribunal is responsible for resolving electoral disputes, overseeing the electoral process, and certifying election results.

Voter turnout, electoral fraud, and campaign finance are all major challenges facing election administration in Chile.

Use of technology, transparency, and accountability are all best practices in election administration in Chile.