Primary definition
A written statement attesting that the election results are a true and accurate accounting of all votes cast in a particular election.
Also known asOfficial Results Certification · Election Certification · Results Certification · Certification of Results · Election Results Certification · Certification of Vote Count
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EAC
U.S. Election Assistance Commission
A written statement attesting that the election results are a true and accurate accounting of all votes cast in a particular election.
EAC Glossary of Terms · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Certification Of Official Election Results. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/certification-of-official-election-results
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