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Term of Office

Term of Office: The period of time for which a person is elected or appointed to hold a public office.

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Election Administration

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The period of time for which a person is elected or appointed to hold a public office. Terms of elected office are usually 2, 4 or 6 years.

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

EAC Glossary of Terms

EAC Glossary of Election Terms

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