Individuals who have been proposed for consideration to appointment to public office or who have received enough votes in a primary election to move onto a general or run-off election. This term can also refer to individuals selected by state and territory parties at a National Party Convention to represent the party as a candidate for U.S. President.
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Individuals who have been proposed for consideration to appointment to public office or who have received enough votes in a primary election to move onto a general or run-off election. This term can also refer to individuals selected by state and territory parties at a National Party Convention to represent the party as a candidate for U.S. President.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Nominated Officials. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/nominated-officials
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