Precinct

Alternative Definitions

Definition 2

Administrative division representing a geographic area in which voters cast ballots at the same polling place. Voters casting absentee ballots may also be combined into one or more administrative absentee precincts for purposes of tabulating and reporting votes. Generally, voters in a polling place precinct are eligible to vote in a general election using the same ballot format. In some jurisdictions, however, the ballot formats may be different due to split precincts or required ballot rotations within the precinct.

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Definition 3

Election administration division corresponding to a geographic area that is the basis for determining which contests the voters legally residing in that area are eligible to vote on.

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Definition 4

Each city, county, or geographic area is divided up by address into precincts for the purpose of assigning a polling place and gathering votes. A precinct can sometimes be called an election district or voting district.

Source: 2018 Risk Limiting Audit Pilot Project ReportType: external

Definition 5

An “administrative division representing a geogra phic area in which voters cast ballots at the same POLLING PLACE.” 2005 VVSG V1, APPENDIX A. The “smallest voting unit established as provided by law within which qualified voters vote at one POLLING PLACE.” Utah Code §20A- 1-102(84). Similarly, Alaska Stat. 15.60.010(24). The “geographical boundary lines dividing a county, municipality, township, or school dist rict for voting purposes.” Ark. Code §7-1- 101(20). A “designated division of a county for election purposes which is entitled to a polling place and a precinct board.” N. M. Stat. Ann. §1-1-11. See also CONSOLIDATED PRECINCT, SPLIT PRECINCT.

Source: Electronic Voting GlossaryType: external