Registered Voter

Primary definition

A voter who is listed on an electoral roll for the jurisdiction where a voter resides.

Also known asenrolled voter · elector · voter on the rolls · eligible voter · RV
2 sources cited4 related termsReviewed Aug 9, 2026
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U.S. Election Assistance Commission

A voter who is listed on an electoral roll for the jurisdiction where a voter resides.

EAC Glossary of Terms · 2024

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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Registered Voter. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/registered-voter

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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