Primary definition
The principal unit of election administration in the United States. Even though the power to conduct elections is left to the states, it has historically been delegated to individual counties, possibly under the general supervision of a state body.
Also known asparish · borough · municipality
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The principal unit of election administration in the United States. Even though the power to conduct elections is left to the states, it has historically been delegated to individual counties, possibly under the general supervision of a state body.
Electronic Voting Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). County. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/county
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Electronic Voting Glossary
Electronic Voting Glossary
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EAC Glossary of Terms
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