A local poll official having charge of election proceedings. In some precincts, as in Pennsylvania, judges are elected. "All primaries and elections shall be conducted in each election district by a district election board consisting of a judge of election, a majority inspector of election and a minority inspector of election, assisted by clerks and machine inspectors in certain cases." 25 Pa. Stat. §2671. In other states they are appointed, usually by the or equivalent. Wyo. Stat. §22-8-101. COUNTY CLERK
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A local poll official having charge of election proceedings. In some precincts, as in Pennsylvania, judges are elected. "All primaries and elections shall be conducted in each election district by a district election board consisting of a judge of election, a majority inspector of election and a minority inspector of election, assisted by clerks and machine inspectors in certain cases." 25 Pa. Stat. §2671. In other states they are appointed, usually by the or equivalent. Wyo. Stat. §22-8-101. COUNTY CLERK
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Judge Of Election. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/judge-of-election
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