Nonpartisan elections

Definition

Nonpartisan elections are electoral contests where candidates' political affiliations are not listed on the ballot. These elections focus on the candidates' qualifications and policies rather than their party membership.

Related terms

Judicial Independence: The principle that the judiciary should be free from external pressures or influence from other branches of government or partisan interests, ensuring fair and impartial judgments.

Electoral System: A set of rules that determine how votes are cast, counted, and translated into seats in a legislature or for another position in office.

Political Partisanship: Strong allegiance to one's own political party, often leading to unwillingness to compromise with members of opposing parties