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Name :   Bradley Wittman
Organization :   N/A
Post Date :   9/26/2005

Glossary Comments
Glossary Term :  Election
Definition :  
Comment :  An election conducted to fill offices, nominate candidates to elected offices or present one or more proposals. [Definition suggested as it covers the generic manner in which the term "election" is frequently used. If not included in the Glossary, there may be confusion over the use of the term if used to reference a primary.]