"'Local office' means any elective office other than a state or national office." Wisc. St. §5.02(9).
What is local office?
The term Local Office refers to a public office serving a local political subdivision, such as a city, county, township, parish, borough, school district, or similar jurisdiction. It gives election, security, legal, or technical readers a specific label for the concept rather than a broader everyday meaning.
What does local office mean in government?
In election administration, Local Office is applied according to its defined purpose: a public office serving a local political subdivision. Officials then use the relevant eligibility, filing, ballot, timing, notice, or procedural rules for that election. The exact process can differ by office, election type, and jurisdiction.
How is local office connected to elections?
In election administration, Local Office is applied according to its defined purpose: a public office serving a local political subdivision. Officials then use the relevant eligibility, filing, ballot, timing, notice, or procedural rules for that election. The exact process can differ by office, election type, and jurisdiction.
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"'Local office' means any elective office other than a state or national office." Wisc. St. §5.02(9).
Cite this term
Election Security Glossary. (2026). Local Office. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/local-office
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