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Name :   Sue Sautermeister
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Post Date :   9/15/2005

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Glossary Term :  Canvass
Definition :  
Comment :  Canvass: (1) Compilation of election returns and validation of the outcome that form the basis of the official results by political subdivision. (2) Compilation of election returns for validation and approval by the political subdivision of the outcome, which forms the basis for the official results.