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Central Count Optical Scan

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Optical scan system that utilizes one or more high-speed scanners at a central location to tabulate ballots. Central count systems are usually paired with Vote By Mail technologies. Central count systems lack over- vote/undervote protection capabilities.

Also known ascentral count optical scan system · central count scanner · central tabulation optical scan · central ballot scanner · central optical scan
2 sources cited4 related termsReviewed Aug 9, 2026
The State and Local Election Cybersecurity PlaybookView source

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Optical scan system that utilizes one or more high-speed scanners at a central location to tabulate ballots. Central count systems are usually paired with Vote By Mail technologies. Central count systems lack over- vote/undervote protection capabilities.

The State and Local Election Cybersecurity Playbook · 2024

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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Central Count Optical Scan. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/central-count-optical-scan

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The State and Local Election Cybersecurity Playbook
The State and Local Election Cybersecurity Playbook

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EAC Information Technology Terminology
EAC Information Technology Terminology

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