Primary definition
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.
Also known asballot number stub · serial stub · voter stub · ballot tab · tear-off stub
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— EAC Glossary of TermsView source
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U.S. Election Assistance Commission
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.
EAC Glossary of Terms · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Ballot Stub. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/ballot-stub
Sources
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EAC Glossary of Terms
EAC Glossary of Terms
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Electronic Voting Glossary
Electronic Voting Glossary
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