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The "official authorized by law to receive nominating petitions for an elective office, except that with respect to the recall of the county clerk, it means the Secretary of State." N.J. Stat. Ann. §19:27A-3.
Also known asrecall official · official authorized to receive nominating petitions for recall · recall petition official · recall election officer
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The "official authorized by law to receive nominating petitions for an elective office, except that with respect to the recall of the county clerk, it means the Secretary of State." N.J. Stat. Ann. §19:27A-3.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Recall Election Official. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/recall-election-official
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