A voting machine, that electronically stores votes, and on which voters use interfaces (pushbutton, touchscreen, or dial) to record their votes. The votes are stored in a memory cartridge, diskette, or smart card and added to the votes of all other voters. DREs are used in polling places in jurisdictions in 30 states.
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A voting machine, that electronically stores votes, and on which voters use interfaces (pushbutton, touchscreen, or dial) to record their votes. The votes are stored in a memory cartridge, diskette, or smart card and added to the votes of all other voters. DREs are used in polling places in jurisdictions in 30 states.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Direct Recording Electronic. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/direct-recording-electronic
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