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Electoral Board

Electoral 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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The “board or other authority empowered to hold a general or special election.” S. C. Code §7- 1-20(5). A “board appointed … to administer elections for a county or city.” Va. Code §24.2- 101.

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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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