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"State examination and possibly testing of a voting system to determine its compliance with state laws, regulations, and rules and any other state requirements for voting systems." VVSG GLOSSARY.
Also known asstate certification process · voting system certification · election system certification · state approval · certification by state
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"State examination and possibly testing of a voting system to determine its compliance with state laws, regulations, and rules and any other state requirements for voting systems." VVSG GLOSSARY.
Electronic Voting Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). State Certification. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/state-certification
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Electronic Voting Glossary
Electronic Voting Glossary
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EAC Glossary of Terms
EAC Glossary of Terms
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