How to win elections almost honestly

There are two ways to win the elections: honest and almost honest. Honest implies a competitive and transparent struggle for the hearts of voters. Almost honest - manipulations with public opinion, intimidation of opponents, controlled violations in polling stations. Famous political scientists Nick Chizman and Brian Klaas gathered the "best" world practices that allow you to stay in power a little longer. They analyzed the experience of various countries - from Russia to the USA and from Argentina to Zimbabwe and came to conclusions, which at first glance may seem paradoxical. Regular election is much more effective than the ban on their implementation is the only question is how these elections are held