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 individual records . It also provides a summary of these contest selections. Synonyms: DRE
Also known asDRE · Direct Recording Electronic · DRE voting machine · DRE system · electronic voting machine · EVMs · direct record electronic
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A vote-capture device that allows: electronic presentation of a ballot , electronic selection of valid contest options , and electronic storage of contest selections as individual records . It also provides a summary of these contest selections. Synonyms: DRE
NIST Election Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Direct Recording Electronic Voting Machine. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 13, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/direct-recording-electronic-voting-machine
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