The Chief Electoral Officer is the person responsible for overseeing elections in some commonwealth countries and provinces.
Specifically, it may refer to:
- Chief Electoral Officer (Canada)
- Chief Electoral Officer (New Zealand)
- Chief Electoral Officer of Quebec
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