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The conditions necessary in order for a voter to cast a ballot, such as registering to vote by a certain deadline.
Also known asvoter eligibility · voter qualifications · voting requirements · eligibility to vote · voter registration requirements
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EAC
U.S. Election Assistance Commission
The conditions necessary in order for a voter to cast a ballot, such as registering to vote by a certain deadline.
EAC Glossary of Terms · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Qualification To Vote. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/qualification-to-vote
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