Primary definition
An individual or official who questions the eligibility of a voter to cast a ballot, or to accept a ballot for counting.
Also known aselection challenger · poll challenger · voter challenger · ballot challenger · challenger of voters · challenge official · challenge agent · challenger at the polls · challenger (election) · challenger (voting)
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— EAC Glossary of TermsView source
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EAC
U.S. Election Assistance Commission
An individual or official who questions the eligibility of a voter to cast a ballot, or to accept a ballot for counting.
EAC Glossary of Terms · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Challenger. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/challenger
Sources
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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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