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Party Affiliation

Party Affiliation: Refers to a candidate or elected official's relationship to a particular party, not necessarily to a particular set of philosophical beliefs.

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Refers to a candidate or elected official's relationship to a particular party, not necessarily to a particular set of philosophical beliefs. In terms of voting, this usually refers to voters registering with a recognized political party.

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Glossary of Election Terms, U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC)
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EAC Glossary of Terms
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EAC Glossary of Election Terms
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