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"A data file or set of files that contains geographic information about political subdivisions and boundaries; all contests and questions to be included in an election; and the candidates for each contest." FVSS Appendix.
Also known aselection data file · voter database · election management system database · EMS database · election system database
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"A data file or set of files that contains geographic information about political subdivisions and boundaries; all contests and questions to be included in an election; and the candidates for each contest." FVSS Appendix.
Electronic Voting Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Election Database. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/election-database
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