The legal framework governing elections in Botswana includes the following statutes:
- The Constitution of Botswana, which provides the overarching framework for the conduct of elections;
- The Presidential Elections (Supplementary Provisions) Act, which outlines procedures for the nomination of presidential candidates;
- The Electoral Act, which provides detailed procedures for the conduct of elections for the National Assembly and Local Authorities.
- The Local Government Act, which governs Local Authority elections;
- The Referendum Act, which regulates the conduct of referenda.