1. An election in a political subdivision that is smaller than a state. A "a municipal, county, or district election." Cal. Elec. Code §328. 2. Any "election which deals with the selection of persons to fill public office or the settling of public questions solely within a single municipality. 'Local election' also means an election to settle a public question in several municipalities, in which the municipalities must unanimously concur if the question is to be approved." Vt. Stat. §2103(18). A "a regular or special election held by a borough, city, school district, or regional educational attendance area." Alaska Stat. §15.60.010(15).
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1. An election in a political subdivision that is smaller than a state. A "a municipal, county, or district election." Cal. Elec. Code §328. 2. Any "election which deals with the selection of persons to fill public office or the settling of public questions solely within a single municipality. 'Local election' also means an election to settle a public question in several municipalities, in which the municipalities must unanimously concur if the question is to be approved." Vt. Stat. §2103(18). A "a regular or special election held by a borough, city, school district, or regional educational attendance area." Alaska Stat. §15.60.010(15).
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Local Election. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/local-election
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