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Popular Vote

Popular Vote: The vote for a candidate or issue made by the qualified voters, as opposed to a vote made by elected representatives.

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The vote for a candidate or issue made by the qualified voters, as opposed to a vote made by elected representatives.

Sources

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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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