Primary definition
An area on the in which the name of the is displayed, possibly along with BALLOT CONTEST the number of candidates for which a vote may be cast.
Also known ascontest title · race header · election header · ballot header · contest label
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An area on the in which the name of the is displayed, possibly along with BALLOT CONTEST the number of candidates for which a vote may be cast.
Electronic Voting Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Contest Header. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/contest-header
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