Primary definition
A term used by election officials when a voter's record shows that the voter is eligible to vote. Active status may not be accurate if the facts have changed since a voter last updated their record.
Also known aseligible status · current status · valid status · registered-active · active registration
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EAC
U.S. Election Assistance Commission
A term used by election officials when a voter's record shows that the voter is eligible to vote. Active status may not be accurate if the facts have changed since a voter last updated their record.
EAC Glossary of Terms · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Active Status. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/active-status
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