Endorsement
Endorsement: An act of giving one's public approval or support to someone or something, such as a candidate for public office or a ballot measure question.
Definition
An act of giving one's public approval or support to someone or something, such as a candidate for public office or a ballot measure question.
Alternative Definitions
- Definition 2
Approval by a political party, for example, as the candidate that the party fields in a particular contest or as the candidate that should receive straight party votes. In some states, more than one party may endorse a candidate or contest option.
- Definition 3
1. The nomination of a candidate by a political party. “Approval by a political party (e.g., as the candidate that the party el ects to field in a particular contest and/or as the candidate that should receive straight party votes). A CONTEST CHOICE may be endorsed by more than one party.” 2007 VVSG. See also CROSS-ENDORSEMENT. 2. The required facsimile of the signature of the secretary of state on a ballot in New Hampshire. N. H. Rev. Stat. §656:17.