Used in request and response messages. VoterId optionally uses this class for FileValue to specify a filename for voter identification purposes such as for a utility bill. AdditionalInfo also optionally includes FileValue. File extends the xsd:base64Binary type to add the attributes for filename and (Multi-Purpose Internet Mail Extensions) MIME type, e.g., application/pdf for a file of type PDF. The Image element uses this class as an base class, thus Image can be used when the type of file is for an image, e.g., image/png. Attribute Multiplicity Type Attribute Description Data 1 base64Binary The file content encoded using base64. FileName 0.1 String The filename. MimeType 0.1 String The MIME type associated with the file.
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Used in request and response messages. VoterId optionally uses this class for FileValue to specify a filename for voter identification purposes such as for a utility bill. AdditionalInfo also optionally includes FileValue. File extends the xsd:base64Binary type to add the attributes for filename and (Multi-Purpose Internet Mail Extensions) MIME type, e.g., application/pdf for a file of type PDF. The Image element uses this class as an base class, thus Image can be used when the type of file is for an image, e.g., image/png. Attribute Multiplicity Type Attribute Description Data 1 base64Binary The file content encoded using base64. FileName 0.1 String The filename. MimeType 0.1 String The MIME type associated with the file.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). File. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/file
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