Defined term
Running Mate
Running Mate: A person running together with another person on two closely associated political offices in an election.
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Election Administration
Definition
A person running together with another person on two closely associated political offices in an election. For example, President and Vice President, and (in some states) Governor and Lieutenant Governor.
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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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