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Election Board

Election Board: A group of individuals appointed, usually by local authorities, and charged with control of elections and voting procedure.

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A group of individuals appointed, usually by local authorities, and charged with control of elections and voting procedure.

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A “persons appointed by each county or city cler k to assist in the conduct of an election.” Nev. Rev. Stat. §293B.027. Likewise, Alaska Stat. §15.10.120 and in Iowa. A “group of election officers serving one precinct or a group of precincts in a polling place.” Wash. Rev. Code §29A.04.049.

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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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