The act of confirming the final official results of a jurisdiction's election. This event occurs after results from valid ballots are tallied from all sources (election day, absentee voting, early voting, provisional ballots, etc.) and results are validated and approved by those legally responsible.
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The act of confirming the final official results of a jurisdiction's election. This event occurs after results from valid ballots are tallied from all sources (election day, absentee voting, early voting, provisional ballots, etc.) and results are validated and approved by those legally responsible.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Election Certification. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/election-certification
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