The "process of adding or covering marks or punches on an optical scan to ensure that BALLOT the electronic voting equipment will tally the votes on the ballot in the manner intended by the voter, or as directed by the canvassing board." Wash. Admin. Code §434-261-005(3).
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The "process of adding or covering marks or punches on an optical scan to ensure that BALLOT the electronic voting equipment will tally the votes on the ballot in the manner intended by the voter, or as directed by the canvassing board." Wash. Admin. Code §434-261-005(3).
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Ballot Enhancement. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/ballot-enhancement
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