A voting position target refers to that area of the ballot adjacent to each candidate or measure, or that area of the ballot specifically designated to record the voter's choice for that contest. The term applies to all types of voting position targets on ballots, regardless of what form they may take, including, but not limited to, rectangle, oval, circle, square, hole punch, cross punch, slotting, and open arrow.
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A voting position target refers to that area of the ballot adjacent to each candidate or measure, or that area of the ballot specifically designated to record the voter's choice for that contest. The term applies to all types of voting position targets on ballots, regardless of what form they may take, including, but not limited to, rectangle, oval, circle, square, hole punch, cross punch, slotting, and open arrow.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Voting Position Target. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/voting-position-target
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