Primary definition
A description, name, or formal title. In some jurisdictions, a candidate may submit a descriptive designation to be printed under their name on the ballot.
Also known asBallot Label · Candidate Label · Title
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— EAC Glossary of TermsView source
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A description, name, or formal title. In some jurisdictions, a candidate may submit a descriptive designation to be printed under their name on the ballot.
EAC Glossary of Terms · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Designation. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/designation
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EAC Glossary of Terms
EAC Glossary of Terms
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