Primary definition
A group of individuals working together, following specific rules and procedures, responsible for the proper and orderly voting at a polling location or an election process.
Also known aselection board · polling board · voting board · precinct election board
2 sources cited2 related termsReviewed Aug 9, 2026
— EAC Glossary of TermsView source
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EAC
U.S. Election Assistance Commission
A group of individuals working together, following specific rules and procedures, responsible for the proper and orderly voting at a polling location or an election process.
EAC Glossary of Terms · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Precinct Board. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/precinct-board
Sources
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EAC Glossary of Terms
EAC Glossary of Terms
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Electronic Voting Glossary
Electronic Voting Glossary
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