34. Are there provisions for free or subsidized access to media for candidates?
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Marshall Islands
If public or governmental facilities in an electorate are made available to any candidate or to the supporters of either side in a referendum, equal opportunity shall be given to all candidates in the electorate, or to the supporters of the other side in the referendum as the case may be
Source: Article 195, 2 MIRC Ch 1, Elections and Referenda Act 1980
Any rules, regulations, or directives governing the use of government-owned and operated broadcasting facilities notwithstanding, any candidate for an elective office of the Republic shall have free access to the use of government-owned and operated broadcasting facilities in the Republic. Any program submitted for broadcasting by a candidate shall be broadcast as submitted without any preview or censorship or follow-up commentary by the Government of the Marshall Islands. Programs submitted by a candidate may relate to any issue of public interest. Upon conclusion of any program by a candidate, an announcement disclaiming any government responsibility for the views expressed shall be made
Source: Article 202, 40 MIRC Ch 2, Political Broadcast Access Act 1966 as amended to 1993
Candidates have the opportunity of free and equal access to government broadcasting media