Primary definition
Difference between number of votes cast for contests in the higher offices on the ballot and the number cast for contests that are lower on the ballot. It sometimes referred to as voter fatigue.
Also known asundervote · voter fatigue · ballot roll-off · voter roll-off
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Difference between number of votes cast for contests in the higher offices on the ballot and the number cast for contests that are lower on the ballot. It sometimes referred to as voter fatigue.
NIST Election Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Rolloff. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/rolloff
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NIST Election Glossary
NIST Election Glossary
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Electronic Voting Glossary
Electronic Voting Glossary
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