Any "officer who has a duty to perform relating to elections under the provisions of any statute, charter, or ordinance." Wash. Rev. Code §29A.04.055. Any "MODERATOR, DEPUTY MODERATOR, ASSISTANT MODERATOR, TOWN CLERK, DEPUTY TOWN CLERK, CITY CLERK, DEPUTY CITY CLERK, WARD CLERK, SELECTMAN, SUPERVISOR OF THE CHECKLIST, N.H. Rev. Stat. §652:14. REGISTRAR, DEPUTY REGISTRAR."
What is election officer?
The term Election Officer refers to an official responsible for administering, supervising, or conducting an election or a defined part of the election process. It gives election, security, legal, or technical readers a specific label for the concept rather than a broader everyday meaning.
What does election officer do during an election?
In election administration, Election Officer is applied according to its defined purpose: an official responsible for administering, supervising, or conducting an election or a defined part of the election process. Officials then use the relevant eligibility, filing, ballot, timing, notice, or procedural rules for that election. The exact process can differ by office, election type, and jurisdiction.
Why is election officer important to election administration?
Understanding Election Officer matters because the concept can affect election administration, voter participation, legal decisions, or resilience. In this context, it refers to an official responsible for administering, supervising, or conducting an election or a defined part of the election process. The practical effect depends on the authority, procedure, and jurisdiction governing the specific election, system, or incident.
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Any "officer who has a duty to perform relating to elections under the provisions of any statute, charter, or ordinance." Wash. Rev. Code §29A.04.055. Any "MODERATOR, DEPUTY MODERATOR, ASSISTANT MODERATOR, TOWN CLERK, DEPUTY TOWN CLERK, CITY CLERK, DEPUTY CITY CLERK, WARD CLERK, SELECTMAN, SUPERVISOR OF THE CHECKLIST, N.H. Rev. Stat. §652:14. REGISTRAR, DEPUTY REGISTRAR."
Cite this term
Election Security Glossary. (2026). Election Officer. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/election-officer
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