1 For an election to be free and fair, certain civil liberties, such as the freedoms of speech, association and assembly, are required. 2  Elections can be a primary tool to foster political openings and expand political participation.upporting Free and Fair Elections. A country cannot be truly democratic until its citizens have the opportunity to choose their representatives through elections that are free and fair. An Afghan woman displays her finger marked with ink after casting her vote at a polling station in Kabul.