Primary definition
The act of tabulating votes on the night of the election, after the polls have been closed for voting.
Also known asENT · Election Night Count · Preliminary Results · Initial Tally · Election Night Reporting
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EAC
U.S. Election Assistance Commission
The act of tabulating votes on the night of the election, after the polls have been closed for voting.
EAC Glossary of Terms · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Election Night Tabulation. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 23, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/election-night-tabulation
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