| A | B |
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| elector | a person registered to vote |
| electorate | group which a |
| poll | where voting takes place |
| precinct | local voting area |
| register | process of becoming eligible to vote |
| vote | the exercise of sovereignty |
| candidate | person running for office |
| filing | process of becoming a candidate |
| primary election | election which determines candidates for general election |
| general election | election which determines which candidate holds the office |
| nonpartisan election | election not involving political parties |
| partisan election | election involving political parties |
