Primary definition
A specified area on a ballot where a voter “s selection in a particular contest can be indicated. Synonyms: ballot marking target area , ballot selection position , target , target area
Also known asballot marking target area · ballot selection position · target · target area
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A specified area on a ballot where a voter “s selection in a particular contest can be indicated. Synonyms: ballot marking target area , ballot selection position , target , target area
NIST Election Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Contest Option Position. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/contest-option-position
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