Primary definition
Definition of the contests and questions that will appear on the ballot for a specific election.
Also known asballot definition · election configuration · contest definition · ballot setup · election setup
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U.S. Election Assistance Commission
Definition of the contests and questions that will appear on the ballot for a specific election.
EAC Glossary of Terms · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Election Definition. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/election-definition
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EAC Glossary of Terms
EAC Glossary of Terms
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Electronic Voting Glossary
Electronic Voting Glossary
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NIST Election Glossary
NIST Election Glossary
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