ЕВОЛЮЦІЯ ТА ТРАНСФОРМАЦІЯ ВИБОРЧИХ ПРОЦЕСІВ В УКРАЇНІ

Abstract

The article is devoted to the analysis of the evolution and transformation of the legislative support of the electoral process in Ukraine. Particular emphasis is placed on defining the notion of «electoral process», which reveals the prospects of model changes, the dynamics of development of all systems and subsystems, directions of improvement of mechanisms and technologies of functioning of different political actors, tendencies of internal and external influences on the behavior of participants of this process and other factors, which make it possible to fully characterize the nature and features of democratic development. The views of scientists involved in the electoral process have been analyzed and the concept of the electoral process is formulated. The formation and reform of the electoral process in Ukraine, which is essential for the development of Ukraine as a rule of law and democracy, are considered. Elections are one of the most important institutions of democracy, a form of direct exercise of power by the people themselves. In Ukraine the basic principles for organizing and holding elections are defined at the constitutional level. It is noted that the election institute in Ukraine has passed a significant historical and difficult path for social development. During the years of independence in Ukraine, elections to the Verkhovna Rada were held in 1998, 2002, 2006, 2007, 2012, 2014, 2019. It is justified that during this time the legislation on elections, including types of electoral systems, has been repeatedly changed. There are many shortcomings and gaps in the electoral legislation so far, and the urgent need is to create an effective mechanism that would ensure timely self-renewal of the political system, taking into account the changing domestic and international conditions, and the principles of democracy and self-government in all spheres of life. The necessity of reforming the electoral legislation, which would not contradict international electoral standards, should be noted and further developed. Keywords: elections, electoral system, electoral process, elective practices, electoral law.