The appearance of the BALLOT, including the layout of races, typeface, size and spacing, usually defined by statute. "One of any number of specific ballot configurations issued to the appropriate precinct. At minimum, ballot formats differ from one another in content. They may also differ in size of type, in language used, or in method of presentation (e.g.; visual or audio)." FVSS Appendix.
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The appearance of the BALLOT, including the layout of races, typeface, size and spacing, usually defined by statute. "One of any number of specific ballot configurations issued to the appropriate precinct. At minimum, ballot formats differ from one another in content. They may also differ in size of type, in language used, or in method of presentation (e.g.; visual or audio)." FVSS Appendix.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Ballot Format. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/ballot-format
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