Defined term
Vacancy
Vacancy: When a public office becomes vacant before the end of a term.
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Definition
When a public office becomes vacant before the end of a term. This can be due to death, resignation, moving out of the jurisdiction when residency is required, removal from office, among other reasons.
Alternative Definitions
- Definition 2
The situation in which an office is not filled or performed because of a condition such as the death, removal, resignation or incapacity of the holder.” See also VACANCY IN OFFICE.
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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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