Ballot Holder

Primary definition

A "container (i.e., secrecy sleeve) in which the voter places the selected or voted BALLOT ballot to maintain the secrecy of the selected or voted ballot until it is deposited in the secured and or processed and counted by the precinct counter." Hawaii Admin. Regs. BALLOT BOX §2-51-1.

Also known assecrecy sleeve · privacy sleeve · ballot sleeve · voting sleeve
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What is ballot holder?

The term Ballot Holder refers to a person, device, envelope, container, or other mechanism used to hold or secure a ballot during an election process, depending on the specific system. It gives election, security, legal, or technical readers a specific label for the concept rather than a broader everyday meaning.

How is ballot holder used with ballots?

In election administration, Ballot Holder is applied according to its defined purpose: a person, device, envelope, container, or other mechanism used to hold or secure a ballot during an election process. Officials then use the relevant eligibility, filing, ballot, timing, notice, or procedural rules for that election. The exact process can differ by office, election type, and jurisdiction.

Why does ballot holder matter for ballot handling?

Understanding Ballot Holder matters because the concept can affect election administration, voter participation, legal decisions, or resilience. In this context, it refers to a person, device, envelope, container, or other mechanism used to hold or secure a ballot during an election process. The practical effect depends on the authority, procedure, and jurisdiction governing the specific election, system, or incident.

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A "container (i.e., secrecy sleeve) in which the voter places the selected or voted BALLOT ballot to maintain the secrecy of the selected or voted ballot until it is deposited in the secured and or processed and counted by the precinct counter." Hawaii Admin. Regs. BALLOT BOX §2-51-1.

Electronic Voting Glossary · 2024

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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Ballot Holder. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/ballot-holder

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