Chief Electoral Officer

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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