Primary definition
Used in this topic area to denote a sub-national unit of a country often in the context of a federal constitution.
Also known asU.S. State · Territory · Commonwealth · District · Insular Area
2 sources cited4 related termsReviewed Aug 9, 2026
— ACE Electoral Systems GlossaryView source
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Used in this topic area to denote a sub-national unit of a country often in the context of a federal constitution.
ACE Electoral Systems Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). State. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/state
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ACE Electoral Systems Glossary
ACE Electoral Systems Glossary
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EAC Glossary of Terms
EAC Glossary of Terms
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