Norwegian municipal elections

In addition, other residents who have lived continuously in Norway for the preceding three years may vote.

In general, each political party who participates in an election for a particular municipality nominates a list of names which appear on the ballot.

Voters are allowed to give "personal votes" (personstemme) to people on the ballot by putting a mark next to their name.

Also on the ballot is a table allowing voters to write in candidates who are running for another party.

If someone "buys" a vote, the bought voter can "accidentally" reveal his choice to confirm that she or he upheld his or her part of the deal.

After the number of seats won by a list for the council is determined, the number of personal votes received, whether directly from someone supporting the list, or from danglers, by each candidate determines which ones will take the seats.

In the case of a tie, the order in which the candidate stands on the ballot determines who is elected.