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County Clerk

County Clerk: A county official who is responsible for election administration for a county.

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A county official who is responsible for election administration for a county.

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In numerous states, the chief administrative offi cer of a county, responsible for the conduct of elections. County Commission The governing body in certain counties, often res ponsible for specific electoral functions, such as preparation of RETURNS for transmission to the SECRETARY OF STATE, as in Alabama and West Virginia. County Commissioner of Elections The senior election officer of a county in Iowa and Kansas.

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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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