Poll Book

Primary definition

The "list of eligible electors to whom ballots are delivered or who are permitted to enter a voting machine for the purpose of casting their votes at an election." Col. Stat. §1-1-104(27). The "form furnished election board officers to be used for recording the names of the registered voters issued ballots, the number on each ballot issued and whether or not such ballots were voted." Nev. Rev. Stat. §293.075. A "book used in a precinct on election day containing oaths of election officials, tally sheets, the poll list, and other information specified by law." Wyo. Sec'y of State Rule 1570, §4(oo).

Also known aspolling book · voter roll · voter register · electoral roll · election register
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The "list of eligible electors to whom ballots are delivered or who are permitted to enter a voting machine for the purpose of casting their votes at an election." Col. Stat. §1-1-104(27). The "form furnished election board officers to be used for recording the names of the registered voters issued ballots, the number on each ballot issued and whether or not such ballots were voted." Nev. Rev. Stat. §293.075. A "book used in a precinct on election day containing oaths of election officials, tally sheets, the poll list, and other information specified by law." Wyo. Sec'y of State Rule 1570, §4(oo).

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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Poll Book. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/poll-book

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