Primary definition
The return of a voted ballot or voter information packet using electronic means. This can be by fax, email, or through the use of an Internet supported application. Sometimes referred to as "Internet Voting."
Also known asInternet Voting · Online Voting · E-Voting · Digital Ballot Return · Remote Electronic Voting · REV
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— EAC Glossary of TermsView source
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EAC
U.S. Election Assistance Commission
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The return of a voted ballot or voter information packet using electronic means. This can be by fax, email, or through the use of an Internet supported application. Sometimes referred to as "Internet Voting."
EAC Glossary of Terms · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Electronic Ballot Return. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 23, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/electronic-ballot-return
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EAC Glossary of Terms
EAC Glossary of Terms
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EAC Information Technology Terminology
EAC Information Technology Terminology
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NIST Election Glossary
NIST Election Glossary
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