Defined term

Manually-Marked Paper Ballot

Manually-Marked Paper Ballot: Paper ballot marked by a voter using a writing utensil.

Also known as: MMPB

Alternative names:
MMPB
Verified
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Definition

Paper ballot marked by a voter using a writing utensil. The paper ballot is the independent voter verifiable record.

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Definition 2

Paper ballot marked by a voter using a writing utensil.

Source: NIST Election GlossaryType: standard
Definition 3

1. An “ IVVR VOTE-CAPTURE DEVICE consisting of a paper ballot and a writing utensil. 2. A “paper ballot that was marked by a person using a writing utensil.” 2007 VVSG.

Source: Electronic Voting GlossaryType: external
Definition 4

MMPB-capable optical scanner An OPTICAL SCANNER that is able to read MANUALLY-MARKED PAPER BALLOTS.

Source: Electronic Voting GlossaryType: external

Sources

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Glossary of Election Terms, U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC)
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EAC Glossary of Terms
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EAC Glossary of Election Terms
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NIST Election Glossary
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Electronic Voting Glossary
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