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Unexpired Term

Unexpired Term: The number of calendar days left between a vacancy of a public office and the date that the term is regularly scheduled to end.

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Definition

The number of calendar days left between a vacancy of a public office and the date that the term is regularly scheduled to end. Unexpired terms may be filled through an appointment or special election.

Sources

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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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