An acclamation occurs when a candidate wins an elected position without a vote taking place because they were the only person nominated. This happens most often in municipal elections for council positions or school board trustee seats where there is only one candidate by the nomination deadline. While acclamations save the cost of running an election, they mean voters don't get to choose between candidates or even express their support through voting. When someone wins by acclamation, they still serve the full term and have the same authority as someone elected through a contested vote.