Primary definition
One of "the two judges, one from each major political party, who read each vote received by all candidates and each vote for and against all questions at a polling place." Mo. Rev. Stat. §115-447.1(1). Cf. RECEIVING JUDGE.
Also known ascounting judges · count judge · judge of the count · ballot counting judge · vote counting judge
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One of "the two judges, one from each major political party, who read each vote received by all candidates and each vote for and against all questions at a polling place." Mo. Rev. Stat. §115-447.1(1). Cf. RECEIVING JUDGE.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Counting Judge. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/counting-judge
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