Primary definition
A paper tape printed at the conclusion of voting containing the total number of votes cast for each candidate and upon each question.
Also known astally tape · election results tape · vote count tape · results printout · audit tape
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A paper tape printed at the conclusion of voting containing the total number of votes cast for each candidate and upon each question.
Electronic Voting Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Results Tape. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/results-tape
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