Notary clarifies legal limits of electoral powers and voting authorization

Alicante notary María Cristina Clemente Buendía has clarified the legal limitations regarding electoral powers and voting authorization. She addressed common misconceptions regarding whether a citizen can authorize another person to vote on their behalf due to health issues or incapacity.

According to Clemente, current legislation does not allow for the free delegation of a vote to another individual. While notary powers exist, they are strictly regulated under the Notarial Regulation. These mechanisms are specifically designed for citizens suffering from illnesses or disabilities that prevent them from personally requesting electoral documentation or visiting postal offices, rather than allowing a third party to decide or cast a ballot in their name.