The "process of inspecting each voter response position on each voted ballot upon breaking the seals and opening the ballot containers from the precincts or, in the case of precinct counting systems, prior to the certification of the election." Wash. Admin. Code §434-261-005(1).
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The "process of inspecting each voter response position on each voted ballot upon breaking the seals and opening the ballot containers from the precincts or, in the case of precinct counting systems, prior to the certification of the election." Wash. Admin. Code §434-261-005(1).
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Manual Inspection. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 17, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/manual-inspection
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