Election Jurisdiction
Election Jurisdiction: A geographical area to which a practical authority has been granted to administer elections for political or administrative offices.
Definition
A geographical area to which a practical authority has been granted to administer elections for political or administrative offices. Areas of jurisdiction apply to local, state, and federal levels. States, counties, cities, towns, and townships are all examples of jurisdictions.
Alternative Definitions
- Definition 2
A geographical area to which an authorized authority has been granted to administer elections for political or administrative offices. Areas of jurisdiction apply to local, state, and federal levels. States, counties, cities, towns, and townships are all examples of jurisdictions.
- Definition 3
A “municipality, school district, county, or speci al election district having responsibility for operating electronic voting systems to be used at an election.” Minn. Rules §8220.0250.16.