Primary definition
An election held other than a regularly scheduled primary or general election within a city.
Also known asSpecial City Election · Municipal Special Election · City Special Election · Special Election (Municipal) · SCE · MSE
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An election held other than a regularly scheduled primary or general election within a city.
EAC Glossary of Terms · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). City Special Municipal Election. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/city-special-municipal-election
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