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Individuals appointed by candidates to observe voting and counting on behalf of candidates at a voting place. Candidate representatives make sure that election rules are followed and that the counting is done fairly. Also known as scrutineers. Chief Election
Also known asscrutineers · candidate representatives · poll watchers · election observers
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— Independent Panel on Internet Voting ReportView source
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Individuals appointed by candidates to observe voting and counting on behalf of candidates at a voting place. Candidate representatives make sure that election rules are followed and that the counting is done fairly. Also known as scrutineers. Chief Election
Independent Panel on Internet Voting Report · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Representatives. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/representatives
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