A "modification to correct a vital, but defective, part of a program or the program's executable image, as used in the voting system. The modification must correct a defect that would prevent an election from being conducted in an efficient and orderly manner, including programming a voting system, performing canvassing, or obtaining final election reports." Ind. Code §3-5-2- 21.5.
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A "modification to correct a vital, but defective, part of a program or the program's executable image, as used in the voting system. The modification must correct a defect that would prevent an election from being conducted in an efficient and orderly manner, including programming a voting system, performing canvassing, or obtaining final election reports." Ind. Code §3-5-2- 21.5.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Emergency Voting System Change. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 23, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/emergency-voting-system-change
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