A planned trip may not excuse Spaniards from election duty

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  Spain’s election law allows only limited reasons for missing election duty, and a planned trip may not be enough.

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  Whether a trip can justify an absence depends on the individual case and should be checked with the Central Electoral Board.

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  Spain’s general election is scheduled for 29 November.

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  People selected to serve on an election board are legally required to attend unless they have an accepted reason.

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  Failing to attend without a documented valid reason can lead to prison or an administrative penalty.

Who

Spanish citizens selected to serve on an election board.

What

A planned trip may not justify missing election duty; each case should be checked with the Central Electoral Board.

When

The general election is scheduled for 29 November; the year is not stated in the article text.

Where

Spain.

Why

Election-board service is a legal obligation, and the law allows only limited reasons for absence.

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