Politician

Primary definition

A person who is professionally involved in politics, especially as a holder of or a candidate for an elected office.

Also known aselected official · public servant · officeholder · legislator · representative · senator · congressperson · MP · politico · statesperson
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What is politician?

The term Politician refers to a person professionally involved in politics, especially someone who holds, seeks, or has held elected public office. It gives election, security, legal, or technical readers a specific label for the concept rather than a broader everyday meaning.

What does politician mean in government?

In election administration, Politician is applied according to its defined purpose: a person professionally involved in politics, especially someone who holds, seeks, or has held elected public office. Officials then use the relevant eligibility, filing, ballot, timing, notice, or procedural rules for that election. The exact process can differ by office, election type, and jurisdiction.

How is politician connected to elections?

In election administration, Politician is applied according to its defined purpose: a person professionally involved in politics, especially someone who holds, seeks, or has held elected public office. Officials then use the relevant eligibility, filing, ballot, timing, notice, or procedural rules for that election. The exact process can differ by office, election type, and jurisdiction.

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A person who is professionally involved in politics, especially as a holder of or a candidate for an elected office.

EAC Glossary of Terms · 2024

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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Politician. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/politician

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