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Incorrect Outcome

Incorrect Outcome: An electoral outcome that differs from the outcome that would be found by a full manual tabulation of the votes on all ballots validly cast…

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An electoral outcome that differs from the outcome that would be found by a full manual tabulation of the votes on all ballots validly cast in the election. (“Outcome” refers to the consequence of the election -- for instance, who takes office -- not to the exact Vote Count.)

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Checking the Paper Record: A Guide for Public Oversight of Tabulation Audits
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