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Candidate Petitions

Candidate Petitions: A formal written document signed by registered voters to request the names of candidates be placed on election ballots.

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A formal written document signed by registered voters to request the names of candidates be placed on election ballots.

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

EAC Glossary of Terms

EAC Glossary of Election Terms

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