Local Election

Definition

1. An election in a political subdivision that is sma ller 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 regiona l educational attendance area.” Alaska Stat. §15.60.010(15).