Software program installed on a computer, that permits the user to access the Internet, download files, print files, and perform other operations. Common browsers are Microsoft's Internet Explorer, Mozilla's Firefox, and Apple's Safari. Not all applications will run on every browser. Election Night Reporting Systems, voter information pages, and other Internet applications may appear different, in different browsers. Check systems for browser compatibility.
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Software program installed on a computer, that permits the user to access the Internet, download files, print files, and perform other operations. Common browsers are Microsoft's Internet Explorer, Mozilla's Firefox, and Apple's Safari. Not all applications will run on every browser. Election Night Reporting Systems, voter information pages, and other Internet applications may appear different, in different browsers. Check systems for browser compatibility.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Browser. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/browser
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