Primary definition
A poll taken of a small percentage of voters as they leave the polls, used to forecast the outcome of an election or determine the reasons for voting decisions.
Also known aselection day poll · voter survey · post-voting poll
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A poll taken of a small percentage of voters as they leave the polls, used to forecast the outcome of an election or determine the reasons for voting decisions.
EAC Glossary of Terms · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Exit Poll. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/exit-poll
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