Security Designation

Primary definition

A "printed designation placed on a ballot to identify to the computer program the offices and propositions for which votes may be cast and to indicate the manner in which votes cast should be tabulated while negating any inadmissible votes." 10 Ill. Comp. Stat. §5/24C-6.

Also known asballot identifier · vote designation · tabulation code · ballot code
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A "printed designation placed on a ballot to identify to the computer program the offices and propositions for which votes may be cast and to indicate the manner in which votes cast should be tabulated while negating any inadmissible votes." 10 Ill. Comp. Stat. §5/24C-6.

Electronic Voting Glossary · 2024

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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Security Designation. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/security-designation

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