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Ballot Stub

Ballot Stub: A small strip, usually located at the top of a ballot, that is perforated with information about the ballot such as a serial number, the date of…

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A small strip, usually located at the top of a ballot, that is perforated with information about the ballot such as a serial number, the date of the election, and jurisdiction where the election is being held.

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A detachable portion of a PUNCHED-CARD C used to fasten a packet of ballots together and to hold printed serial number. The ballot is detach ed from the stub before being deposited in the ballot box.

Source: Electronic Voting GlossaryType: external

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Glossary of Election Terms, U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC)
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EAC Glossary of Terms
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EAC Glossary of Election Terms
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Electronic Voting Glossary
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