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Qualifying Period
Qualifying Period: The official time period for individuals to file all of the required forms with the proper election authority to be eligible to be a…
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The official time period for individuals to file all of the required forms with the proper election authority to be eligible to be a candidate for public office or to have a ballot measure printed on the ballot for voters to vote on in a public election.
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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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