Primary definition
Software that does not change based on the election being conducted or the voting equipment upon which it is installed, e.g., executable code.
Also known asunchanging voting software · fixed voting system code · immutable election software · static VSS · unmodifiable voting software
2 sources cited4 related termsReviewed Aug 9, 2026
— EAC Glossary of TermsView source
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EAC
U.S. Election Assistance Commission
Software that does not change based on the election being conducted or the voting equipment upon which it is installed, e.g., executable code.
EAC Glossary of Terms · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Static Voting System Software. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/static-voting-system-software
Sources
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EAC Glossary of Terms
EAC Glossary of Terms
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Electronic Voting Glossary
Electronic Voting Glossary
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