The main components of a democratic electoral process include fair and free elections, equal voting rights, and regular, transparent voting mechanisms. Key features are: accessible voter registration, effective ballot design, impartial election administration, and various means of public participation. Keeping the electoral process transparent helps ensure adherence to democratic norms, enabling accountability and representation. Additionally, political competition must be protected for a legitimate electoral process, ensuring citizens can choose their representatives without fear, finding legitimacy in both the votes counted and the election's conduct.