Primary definition
Not affiliated with a political party. A "candidate who is not a candidate of any political party and who is running for an office for which party candidates may not run." Mo. Rev. Stat. §115.013(17).
Also known asnonpartisan · unaffiliated · independent · neutral · non-aligned
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Not affiliated with a political party. A "candidate who is not a candidate of any political party and who is running for an office for which party candidates may not run." Mo. Rev. Stat. §115.013(17).
Electronic Voting Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Non Partisan. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/non-partisan
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Electronic Voting Glossary
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EAC Glossary of Terms
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