Exempts certain classes of people or things from the requirements of a piece of legislation affecting their previous rights, privileges, or practices.
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Ward
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An administrative division of a city or borough that typically elects and is represented by a councilor(s).
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Poll Watcher
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A person assigned to observe activities at a polling place to guard against illegal voting, fraudulent counting of ballots, and other violations of election law.
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Absentee Ballot
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A ballot completed and typically mailed in advance of an election by a voter who is unable to be present at the polls.
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Residency
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Legal permission to live in a certain place.
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Australian Ballot
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An official ballot printed at public expense on which the names of all the candidates and proposals appear and are marked in secret.
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Bipartisan
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The agreement or cooperation of two parties that usually oppose each other's policies.
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Literacy Test
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An exam to determine whether a person meets the literacy requirements for voting.
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Precinct
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One of a number of districts, each containing one polling place, into which a city, town is divided for voting purposes.
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Election
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A formal and organized process of electing or being elected, especially of members of a political body.
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Poll Tax
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A tax paid for the opportunity to vote.
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Canvass
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Direct contact with individuals. Commonly used during political campaigns. Knocking on doors or making phone calls to engage in a personalized contact with individuals.
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Registration
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The act or process of entering names on an official list
