Defined term
Writ of Election
Writ of Election: The legal term used when an authorized government authority proclaims that an election will take place at a particular time.
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The legal term used when an authorized government authority proclaims that an election will take place at a particular time.
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An executive order calling for an election. “Whe n any vacancy happens in the representation of this State in the United States Senate or in the House of Representatives, the Governor shall issue a writ of election to fill the same unless the term of service of the person whose office shall become vacant will expire within six months next after the happening of the vacancy …” N. J. S. A. §19:27-4.
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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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