In some states, known as home rule states, the state's constitution grants municipalities and/or counties the ability to pass laws to govern themselves as they see fit (so long as they obey the state and federal constitutions). The Charter is the written document that defines the laws and regulations of that body.
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In some states, known as home rule states, the state's constitution grants municipalities and/or counties the ability to pass laws to govern themselves as they see fit (so long as they obey the state and federal constitutions). The Charter is the written document that defines the laws and regulations of that body.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Home Rule Charter. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved September 2, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/home-rule-charter
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