Defined term

Seat

Seat: An elected office position that a single officeholder may occupy for a term of office.

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Election Administration

Definition

An elected office position that a single officeholder may occupy for a term of office.

Glossary of Election Terms, U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC)

NIST Election Terminology Glossary, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

EAC Glossary of Terms

EAC Glossary of Election Terms

NIST Election Glossary

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