34. Are there provisions for free or subsidized access to media for candidates?

Iran, Islamic Republic of

Iran, Islamic Republic of

Answer
Yes
Source

Presidential Electoral Law of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Art. 65.

Comment

Presidential candidates whose qualification has been confirmed by the Guardian Council and their names announced by the Ministry of Interior have equal rights to use Iranian state radio and television stations to introduce and present their programs. Arrangement and order of candidates' election advertisements through Iranian state radio and television are up to the Committee for Elections  Advertisements. 

No provision is available about media access for parliamentary candidates.

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