Defined term
Affiliation
Affiliation: Officially associated with an organization.
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Registration
Definition
Officially associated with an organization. In terms of voting, this usually refers to voters registering to vote and formally associating themselves with a recognized political party.
Alternative Definitions
- Definition 2
1. An “elector's decision to affiliate with either a political party or a political organization.” Col. Stat. §1-1-104(1.2). 2. Association of a candidate with a political party. 2007 VVSG. Affiliation with a political party does not imply ENDORSEMENT by that party.
Sources
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Glossary of Election Terms, U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC)
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EAC Glossary of Terms
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EAC Glossary of Election Terms
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Electronic Voting Glossary
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