Which term describes a person who holds any position or office in a political party, whether by election, appointment, or employment?

• A. Public Servant
• B. Voter
• C. Party Official
• D. Candidate

Answer: (C)

A party official is the person described here because it refers to someone who holds any position within a political party, regardless of how they obtained that role—by election, appointment, or employment. This term captures the broad range of party-related leadership, committee roles, staff, and other positions that operate inside the party structure.

Public servant describes someone who works for the government, not specifically for a party, so it isn’t the right fit. A voter is someone who participates in elections, not someone who holds a party office. A candidate is someone running for public office, which is a different concept from holding a party position, even if the candidate is involved with the party.