Government terms starting with S

13 terms

  1. Sample ballot A ballot created for distribution to voters who request one in order to view what offices and propositions are on the ballot in an upcoming election.
  2. Second Election In an election requiring a plurality vote, if two or more candidates for the same office tie for the number of votes required to be elected, and the tie…
  3. Single-Member District A district within a larger political subdivision, such as a city or school district, from which a single individual is elected to represent the…
  4. Special Election Any election that is not a general election or a primary election. Examples include a local option liquor election, bond election, bingo election, special…
  5. Special Law District A district created and governed by an act of the legislature; see the Special District Local Laws Code online.
  6. Specimen Ballot An official ballot made available for public inspection; an official ballot for each ballot format used in each election must be designated a specimen…
  7. State Inspectors An individual appointed and trained by the SOS to observe election activities. A state inspector is entitled to be present at and observe any function or…
  8. Statement of Elected or Appointed Officer Pursuant to Art XVI, Sec. 1(b), Texas Constitution, all elected or appointed officers, before taking the Oath or Affirmation of office and entering upon…
  9. Statement of Residence (SOR) Before voter who is otherwise qualified to vote will be accepted for voting, he/she must complete a statement of residence (“SOR”) if: 1) there is an…
  10. Statewide Office An office of the federal or state government that is voted on statewide.
  11. Straight-Party Vote A vote by a single mark, selection, or other action by the voter for all the nominees of one political party.
  12. Substantially Similar A voter’s name as listed on the photo ID the voter presents for voting is considered substantially similar to the form of the name as listed on the list…
  13. Suspense List/S-List The list maintained by the county voter registrar that contains the names of voters who fail to response to a confirmation notice, whose registration…