Primary definition
A "record that reflects the total votes cast for the candidate. This record is augmented as each ballot is cast on a or as digital signals from the conversion of voted paper ballots are DRE logically interpreted and recorded." 2005 VVSG GLOSSARY.
Also known ascandidate registration record · candidate vote register · candidate tally register · candidate count register · candidate vote tally · candidate vote record · candidate total register
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A "record that reflects the total votes cast for the candidate. This record is augmented as each ballot is cast on a or as digital signals from the conversion of voted paper ballots are DRE logically interpreted and recorded." 2005 VVSG GLOSSARY.
Electronic Voting Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Candidate Register. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/candidate-register
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Electronic Voting Glossary
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