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"65 years of age or older." 42 U.S.C. §1973ee-6. Some states provide for special facilities for elderly voters, such as places to rest and a stylus with a large, easily graspable handle. Mont. Admin, Rules §44.3.111. See also ACCESSIBLE.
Also known assenior · senior citizen · aged · older adult · 65+
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"65 years of age or older." 42 U.S.C. §1973ee-6. Some states provide for special facilities for elderly voters, such as places to rest and a stylus with a large, easily graspable handle. Mont. Admin, Rules §44.3.111. See also ACCESSIBLE.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Elderly. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/elderly
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