Primary definition
A non-partisan professional organization of public officials composed of the secretaries of state of U.S. states and territories.
Also known asNASS · National Association of Secretaries of State
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EAC
U.S. Election Assistance Commission
A non-partisan professional organization of public officials composed of the secretaries of state of U.S. states and territories.
EAC Glossary of Terms · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). National Association Of Secretaries Of State (nass). In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/national-association-of-secretaries-of-state-nass
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