Electronic devices having the capability to store, record, and/or transmit text, images/video, or audio data. Examples of such devices include, but are not limited to: pagers, laptops, cellular telephones, radios, compact disc and cassette players/recorders, portable digital assistant, audio devices, watches with input capability, and reminder recorders. Source: ICS 700-1
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Electronic devices having the capability to store, record, and/or transmit text, images/video, or audio data. Examples of such devices include, but are not limited to: pagers, laptops, cellular telephones, radios, compact disc and cassette players/recorders, portable digital assistant, audio devices, watches with input capability, and reminder recorders. Source: ICS 700-1
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Portable Electronic Device (ped). In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/portable-electronic-device-ped
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