Primary definition
In some states, a flag within a voter's record stating that the voter needs to confirm a certain piece of data in their record, such as an address or date of birth, before they can be issued a ballot.
Also known asverification status · status verification · voter verification flag · record verification flag · voter status check
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In some states, a flag within a voter's record stating that the voter needs to confirm a certain piece of data in their record, such as an address or date of birth, before they can be issued a ballot.
EAC Glossary of Terms · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Verify Status. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 21, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/verify-status
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