An "election in which the names of the candidates are printed on the ballot along with their affiliation. The existence of a partisan election for the state or for a political subdivision as a part of a coordinated election does not cause an otherwise nonpartisan election of another political subdivision to become a partisan election." Col. Stat. §1-1-104(23.6). Cf. NON- PARTISAN ELECTION.
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An "election in which the names of the candidates are printed on the ballot along with their affiliation. The existence of a partisan election for the state or for a political subdivision as a part of a coordinated election does not cause an otherwise nonpartisan election of another political subdivision to become a partisan election." Col. Stat. §1-1-104(23.6). Cf. NON- PARTISAN ELECTION.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Partisan Election. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/partisan-election
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