A technology-based system that is used to collect, process, and store data related to elections and election administration. In addition to voter registration systems and public election websites, election systems include voting systems, vote tabulation systems, electronic poll books, election results reporting systems, and auditing devices. Can also be used to refer to the entire array of procedures, people, resources, equipment and locations associated with conducting elections.
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A technology-based system that is used to collect, process, and store data related to elections and election administration. In addition to voter registration systems and public election websites, election systems include voting systems, vote tabulation systems, electronic poll books, election results reporting systems, and auditing devices. Can also be used to refer to the entire array of procedures, people, resources, equipment and locations associated with conducting elections.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Election System. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 23, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/election-system
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