Primary definition
A term used by Election Systems & Software for its proprietary database file containing ballot setup information.
Also known asballot database file · ballot setup file · ES&S ballot data file
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A term used by Election Systems & Software for its proprietary database file containing ballot setup information.
Electronic Voting Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Ballot Data File. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/ballot-data-file
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