Primary definition
(usually opscan) The geometric area in which a voter marks a BALLOT, or indicates a choice on a DRE. The equipment must be able to recognize mark or indications in the response field or they will not be treated as votes. VVSG.
Also known asvoting target · selection area · response area · marking field · vote field
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(usually opscan) The geometric area in which a voter marks a BALLOT, or indicates a choice on a DRE. The equipment must be able to recognize mark or indications in the response field or they will not be treated as votes. VVSG.
Electronic Voting Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Vote Response Field. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/vote-response-field
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