Primary definition
The official presentation of all of the contests to be decided in a particular election. Either in paper or electronic format, the mechanism for voters to show their voter preferences.
Also known asballot · voting ballot · election form · vote form · ballot paper · voting paper
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U.S. Election Assistance Commission
The official presentation of all of the contests to be decided in a particular election. Either in paper or electronic format, the mechanism for voters to show their voter preferences.
EAC Glossary of Terms · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Election Ballot. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/election-ballot
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