The total combination of mechanical, electromechanical, or electronic equipment (including the software, firmware, and documentation required to program, control, and support the equipment) that is used to count votes; to report or display election results; and to maintain and produce any audit trail information.
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The total combination of mechanical, electromechanical, or electronic equipment (including the software, firmware, and documentation required to program, control, and support the equipment) that is used to count votes; to report or display election results; and to maintain and produce any audit trail information.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Vote Counting System. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/vote-counting-system
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