Primary definition
The mechanism by which a selection for a specific contest option automatically selects other linked contest options. An example is a straight party selection that causes indirect selections for all contest options of the identified party.
Also known aslinked selection · automatic selection · straight-party selection · party-line voting
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The mechanism by which a selection for a specific contest option automatically selects other linked contest options. An example is a straight party selection that causes indirect selections for all contest options of the identified party.
NIST Election Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Indirect Selection. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/indirect-selection
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