An indication on a ballot designating the to which it applies. In some states, a ballot PRECINCT must bear such a code: "The computer or counting device must halt or indicate by appropriate signal if a ballot is encountered which lacks a code identifying the precinct in which it was voted." Nev. Rev. Stat. §293B.130(1)(d).
Understand more election terms clearly
Get one important election term explained each week, with authoritative sources, practical context and related definitions.
An indication on a ballot designating the to which it applies. In some states, a ballot PRECINCT must bear such a code: "The computer or counting device must halt or indicate by appropriate signal if a ballot is encountered which lacks a code identifying the precinct in which it was voted." Nev. Rev. Stat. §293B.130(1)(d).
Cite this term
Election Security Glossary. (2026). Precinct Code. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/precinct-code
Sources
01
Single-source
Get the weekly election term
Receive one cited, source-backed election explanation in your inbox each week.