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A "year in which electors of President and Vice-President of the United States are voted for at the general election." N.J.S. §19:1-1.
Also known aselection year · general election year · federal election year
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A "year in which electors of President and Vice-President of the United States are voted for at the general election." N.J.S. §19:1-1.
Electronic Voting Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Presidential Year. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/presidential-year
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