Nomination rules in
elections regulate the conditions under which a candidate or
political party is entitled to stand for election. The criteria to stand as a candidate depends on the individual legal system. They may include the
age of a candidate, citizenship, endorsement by a political party and profession. Laws restrictions, such as competence or moral aptitude, can be used in a discriminatory manner. Restrictive and discriminatory nomination rules can impact the
civil rights of candidates, political parties, and voters.