Primary definition
An "elected office for which a political party may not nominate a candidate." Nev. Rev. Stat. §293.0675. Cf. PARTISAN OFFICE.
Also known asnonpartisan office · nonpartisan position · non-partisan position
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An "elected office for which a political party may not nominate a candidate." Nev. Rev. Stat. §293.0675. Cf. PARTISAN OFFICE.
Electronic Voting Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Non Partisan Office. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/non-partisan-office
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