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Election Officials
GLOSSARY OF TERMS DATABASE
Glossary Term | Definition |
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adjudicated incompetent | |
adjust the contrast of your ballot | |
administer | |
administration | |
administrative code | |
administrative complaint | |
administrative rules | |
adopt | |
advance(d) ballot | |
advisory board member | |
advisory panel | |
advocate | |
affidavit | |
affidavit for absentee ballot | |
affidavit of circulator | |
affidavit of identity | |
affidavit of registration | |
affiliation | |
affirmation | |
affix | |
against | |
alderman | |
alderwoman | |
allocate | |
alternative ballot | |
alternative format | The ballot or accompanying information is said to be in an alternative format if it is in a representation other than the standard ballot language and format. |
amendment in whole or in part | |
American Independent | |
American Independent Party | |
American Party | |
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): | |
anonymous contributions | |
appeal | |
appeals process | |
appellate | |
applicable |