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The "regular biennial or annual elections for election of United States, state, district, county, township, and municipal officials and the special elections to fill vacancies therein and special elections to approve any measure." Ark. Code §7-1-101(12).
Also known asgeneral election · special election · regular election · biennial election · annual election · special election to fill vacancy · special election on measures · regular biennial or annual election · special election to approve measure
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The "regular biennial or annual elections for election of United States, state, district, county, township, and municipal officials and the special elections to fill vacancies therein and special elections to approve any measure." Ark. Code §7-1-101(12).
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). General Or Special Election. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/general-or-special-election
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