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Elect

Elect: The act of choosing a person to hold public office through a public election.

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The act of choosing a person to hold public office through a public election.

Glossary of Election Terms, U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC)

EAC Glossary of Terms

EAC Glossary of Election Terms

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