Any federal, state, county, town, parish, borough, municipal, school, district or other government position. (Source: Glossary of Election Terms, U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC))

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A position established by law with certain associated rights and duties. (Source: NIST Election Glossary)

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Office: Any federal, state, county, town, parish, borough, municipal, school, district or other government position.

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Any federal, state, county, town, parish, borough, municipal, school, district or other government position.

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Definition 2: A position established by law with certain associated rights and duties.
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