Used in request messages. VoterRecordsRequest optionally includes this element to specify information about a request helper, i.e., a request assistant or witness involved in a voter’s request. RequestHelper optionally includes the Name element to specify the registration helper’s name and optionally includes the Signature element if a registration helper’s signature is required. Attribute Multiplicity Type Attribute Description Address 0..1 Address Address of the request helper. {Name} 0..1 Name To specify the name of the helper. Phone 0..1 PhoneContactMethod Request helper’s phone number. {Signature} 0..1 Signature To specify the signature of the helper. Type 1 VoterHelperType To specify the type of helper, e.g., assistant.
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Used in request messages. VoterRecordsRequest optionally includes this element to specify information about a request helper, i.e., a request assistant or witness involved in a voter’s request. RequestHelper optionally includes the Name element to specify the registration helper’s name and optionally includes the Signature element if a registration helper’s signature is required. Attribute Multiplicity Type Attribute Description Address 0..1 Address Address of the request helper. {Name} 0..1 Name To specify the name of the helper. Phone 0..1 PhoneContactMethod Request helper’s phone number. {Signature} 0..1 Signature To specify the signature of the helper. Type 1 VoterHelperType To specify the type of helper, e.g., assistant.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Requesthelper. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/requesthelper
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