Primary definition
A ballot marking device used by voters to punch holes in a ballot card to mark their selections.
Also known asPunch Card Device · Ballot Punch Device · Hole Punch Device · Voting Punch Machine · Punch Card Machine
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U.S. Election Assistance Commission
A ballot marking device used by voters to punch holes in a ballot card to mark their selections.
EAC Glossary of Terms · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Punching Device. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/punching-device
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