A used in VOTING. The ballot is placed in an unmarked envelope, which is BALLOT ABSENTEE sealed. The sealed envelope is then placed inside an envelope with the voter's name and signature. Whether the ballot should be counted can be determined from the outer envelope. If it is to be counted, the inner envelope is placed, still sealed, in a box of ballots to be counted. This process preserves the secrecy of the ballot.
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A used in VOTING. The ballot is placed in an unmarked envelope, which is BALLOT ABSENTEE sealed. The sealed envelope is then placed inside an envelope with the voter's name and signature. Whether the ballot should be counted can be determined from the outer envelope. If it is to be counted, the inner envelope is placed, still sealed, in a box of ballots to be counted. This process preserves the secrecy of the ballot.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Sealed Ballot. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/sealed-ballot
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