Primary definition
The area on a ballot in which a voter indicates a selection. Also AREA. TARGET
Also known asAREA · selection area · voting target · marking area
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— Electronic Voting GlossaryView source
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The area on a ballot in which a voter indicates a selection. Also AREA. TARGET
Electronic Voting Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Target. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/target
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