Terms starting with “J”

An attack that attempts to interfere with the reception of broadcast communications. Source: IETF RFC 4949 Ver 2

A software application written in the Java programming language that is usually launched through a web page. Browsers must be configured to interpret Java applets. ENRs and Voter I...

CONTROLLER. JUDGE'S BOOTH

A device for the disabled that can be operated by using only minimal pressure TACTILE INPUT from a finger, pencil, stylus or other device. Commonly used as an assistive interface i...

A mechanical device that vibrates vigorously to reduce misalignment among ballot sheets or other pieces of paper.

(opscan) The process of gently shuffling optical scan ballots to keep them from sticking together while being fed through a scanner.

Security authorization involving multiple authorizing officials. Source: NIST SP 800-37 Rev 1

Two or more candidates who must be voted for or against together and not separately. The "two candidates for the office of governor and the office of lieutenant governor for whom o...

A contribution made by more than one person on a single check or other written instrument.

A proposed cell within the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency that would facilitate comprehensive operational planning of defensive, non-intelligence cybersecurity ca...

An election in which two or more political subdivisions conduct voting in the same POLLING PLACE. Texas Elec. Code §271.002.

Fundraising conducted jointly by a political committee and one or more other committees or unregistered organizations.

"Joint Doctrine for Information Operations," October 9, 1998

The official responsible for the proper and orderly voting at a polling location or an election process, also known as an Elections Judge.

A local poll official having charge of election proceedings. In some precincts, as in Pennsylvania, judges are elected. "All primaries and elections shall be conducted in each elec...

"The judge of probate is the chief elections official of the county and shall serve as chair of the canvassing board." Ala. Code §17-1-8(b).

The computer terminal used to manage Hart eSlate DRE machines at a PLACE. POLLING Abbreviated JBC.

A candidate for Judicial office.

One of a fixed number of districts into which a state is divided, each district electing Judicial candidates.

The "office filled by any judicial officer." Nev. Rev. Stat. §293.064.

A public Judicial position, for an officer who administers the law.

An election where voters are asked whether an incumbent (usually a judge) should remain in office for another term. The office holder, who does not face an opponent, is removed fro...

Misleading or deceptive content, deliberate misinformation purporting to be authentic and true

A body having authority to conduct or supervise elections. An JURISDICTION. ELECTION