Defined term
Slate
Slate: A group of candidates that run in multi-seat or multi-position elections on a common platform.
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Definition
A group of candidates that run in multi-seat or multi-position elections on a common platform. The common platform may be because the candidates are all members of a political party, have the same or similar policies, or some other reason.
Alternative Definitions
- Definition 2
“A political committee of two or more candidates who join together to conduct and pay for joint campaign activities.” Md. Elec. Code §1-101(oo).
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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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Electronic Voting Glossary
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