Primary definition
A vote capture device that allows electronic presentation of a ballot, electronic selection of valid contest options, and electronic storage of contest selections as individuals vote. It also provides a summary of these contest selections.
Also known asDRE · DRE voting machine · Direct Record Electronic · Direct Recording Electronic machine · DRE system
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EAC
U.S. Election Assistance Commission
A vote capture device that allows electronic presentation of a ballot, electronic selection of valid contest options, and electronic storage of contest selections as individuals vote. It also provides a summary of these contest selections.
EAC Glossary of Terms · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Direct Recording Electronic (dre). In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/direct-recording-electronic-dre
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