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Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 20) Act, 2013

Qualifications and disqualifications for election as Senator

Jurisdiction
Zimbabwe
Provision
121
Source language
English
Recorded status
in force
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Recorded status
in force

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121 Qualifications and disqualifications for election as Senator (1) A person is qualified for election as a Senator referred to in section 12G6(1) (a) or (d) if he or she — (a) is registered as a voter; and (b) is at least forty years of age; unless he or she is disqualified under subsection (4) or (5). (2) A person is qualified for election as a Senator Chief referred to in section (a) holds the office of Chief; and (b) is registered as a voter; unless he or she is disqualified under subsection (4) or (5). (3) A person is qualified for election as a Senator referred to in section 120(1) (d) if he or she is a person with a disability as defined in the Electoral Law, unless he or she is disqualified under subsection (4) or (5). (4) A person is disquafified for election as a Senator if— (a) he or she is disqualified under the Fourth Schedule for registration as a voter; or (b) within five years before the election, he or she vacated a seat in the Senate or the National Assembly in terms of section 129(1)(i) through having been convicted of an offence. (5) A person is disqualified for election at a by-clection in the Senate if he or she is a Member of Parliament. No. I CONSTITUTION OF ZIMBABWE AMENDMENT (No. 20) 2013

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Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 20) Act, 2013 · ictministry.gov.zw · Retrieved 18 August 2026.

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