Primary definition
A tally of Vote Counts carried out by Human Interpretation of Voter Marks on the original paper record for every ballot cast in the contest.
Also known asmanual tally · manual count · hand count · 100% manual recount · complete hand tally · full manual recount
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— Checking the Paper Record: A Guide for Public Oversight of Tabulation AuditsView source
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A tally of Vote Counts carried out by Human Interpretation of Voter Marks on the original paper record for every ballot cast in the contest.
Checking the Paper Record: A Guide for Public Oversight of Tabulation Audits · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Full Hand Count. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/full-hand-count
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Checking the Paper Record: A Guide for Public Oversight of Tabulation Audits
Checking the Paper Record: A Guide for Public Oversight of Tabulation Audits
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