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1. A BALLOT. CHALLENGED 2. A "ballot whose validity has been questioned during the recount process." Me. Rev. Stat. §21-A-1(12). The problems with a disputed ballot must be resolved before the ballot can be counted. See also Texas Elec. Code §213.0111.
Also known aschallenged ballot · questioned ballot · contested ballot · ballot challenge
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1. A BALLOT. CHALLENGED 2. A "ballot whose validity has been questioned during the recount process." Me. Rev. Stat. §21-A-1(12). The problems with a disputed ballot must be resolved before the ballot can be counted. See also Texas Elec. Code §213.0111.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Disputed Ballot. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/disputed-ballot
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