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A document or other artifact that indicates either (1) that the voter has voted; or (2) how the voter has voted. See RECEIPT. VOTING
Also known asvoting receipt · ballot receipt · vote confirmation · cast vote record · CVR
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A document or other artifact that indicates either (1) that the voter has voted; or (2) how the voter has voted. See RECEIPT. VOTING
Electronic Voting Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Receipt. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/receipt
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