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Judge of Election

Judge of Election: A local poll official having charge of electi on proceedings.

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Election Administration

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A local poll official having charge of electi on proceedings. In some precincts, as in Pennsylvania, judges are elected. “All primar ies and elections shall be conducted in each election district by a district election board consisting of a judge of election, a majority inspector of election and a minority inspector of election, assisted by clerks and machine inspectors in certain cases.” 25 Pa. Stat. §2671. In other states they are appointed, usually by the COUNTY CLERK or equivalent. Wyo. Stat. §22-8-101.

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