Primary definition
A source of power to voting equipment that is not interrupted should regular electric power be lost. The backup power is generally supplied through batteries but may also come from a fuel- operated generator. Abbreviated UPS.
Also known asUPS · uninterruptible power source · battery backup · backup power supply
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A source of power to voting equipment that is not interrupted should regular electric power be lost. The backup power is generally supplied through batteries but may also come from a fuel- operated generator. Abbreviated UPS.
Electronic Voting Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Uninterruptible Power Supply. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/uninterruptible-power-supply
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