1. The nomination of a candidate by a political party. "Approval by a political party (e.g., as the candidate that the party elects to field in a particular contest and/or as the candidate that should receive straight party votes). A may be endorsed by more than one CONTEST CHOICE party." VVSG. See also 2007 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.
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1. The nomination of a candidate by a political party. "Approval by a political party (e.g., as the candidate that the party elects to field in a particular contest and/or as the candidate that should receive straight party votes). A may be endorsed by more than one CONTEST CHOICE party." VVSG. See also 2007 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.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Endorsement. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/endorsement
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