Used in request messages. An abstract class representing a request for a ballot. Classes for specific types of BallotRequest inherit the attributes and define their own. Attribute Multiplicity Type Attribute Description BallotReceiptPreference 0..* BallotReceiptMethod The voter’s preference on how to receive their ballot in order from their most preferred method to least. If omitted, the default method for the form will be used. MailForwardingAddress 0..1 Address Â
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Used in request messages. An abstract class representing a request for a ballot. Classes for specific types of BallotRequest inherit the attributes and define their own. Attribute Multiplicity Type Attribute Description BallotReceiptPreference 0..* BallotReceiptMethod The voter’s preference on how to receive their ballot in order from their most preferred method to least. If omitted, the default method for the form will be used. MailForwardingAddress 0..1 Address Â
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Ballotrequest. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/ballotrequest
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