Contest type
Whether a contest fills an office or decides a question. Ballot measures sit here too. They're on the same ballot and reported the same way, even though one has candidates and the other has proposals.
Part of the Elections and results profile, used by Contest.
Terms
| Code | Name | Description |
|---|---|---|
office |
Office | A contest to fill one or more seats. |
ballotMeasure |
Ballot measure | A proposal, referendum question, or bond measure put to voters. |