Primary definition
Help America Vote Act of 2002 creates the Election Assistance Commission and expands the federal government's role in elections through mandates, standards and funding.
Also known asHelp America Vote Act of 2002
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Help America Vote Act of 2002 creates the Election Assistance Commission and expands the federal government's role in elections through mandates, standards and funding.
NIST Election Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Hava. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/hava
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3 cited · last checked Aug 9, 2026
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NIST Election Glossary
NIST Election Glossary
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U.S. Election Assistance Commission Election-Related Acronyms
EAC Election-Related Acronyms
Multi-source
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Electronic Voting Glossary
Electronic Voting Glossary
Disputed
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