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"The judge of probate is the chief elections official of the county and shall serve as chair of the canvassing board." Ala. Code §17-1-8(b).
Also known asprobate judge · judge of probates · probate court judge · county probate judge · probate judge (as chair of canvassing board) · chief elections official of the county
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"The judge of probate is the chief elections official of the county and shall serve as chair of the canvassing board." Ala. Code §17-1-8(b).
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Judge Of Probate. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/judge-of-probate
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