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Independently

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Without assistance from an election worker or other person.

Also known asunaided · unassisted · solo · alone · self-directed
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— NIST Election GlossaryView source

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Without assistance from an election worker or other person.

NIST Election Glossary · 2024

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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Independently. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/independently

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