Primary definition
The final action a voter takes in selecting contest options and irrevocably confirming their intent to vote as selected.
Also known assubmit · confirm · finalize · record · vote casting
— EAC Glossary of TermsView source
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EAC
U.S. Election Assistance Commission
The final action a voter takes in selecting contest options and irrevocably confirming their intent to vote as selected.
EAC Glossary of Terms · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Cast. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved September 10, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/cast
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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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NIST Election Glossary
NIST Election Glossary
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