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Vote that will be tabulated for a particular contest option . Synonyms: valid vote
Also known asvalid vote · counted vote · qualified vote
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Vote that will be tabulated for a particular contest option . Synonyms: valid vote
NIST Election Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Contest Option Vote. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/contest-option-vote
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