A concept from MARK-SENSE and PAPER balloting. The "space on a special paper ballot which the voter marks to cast a vote for a candidate, judge or question." Iowa Admin. Code 721-22.101(52). See also Also ACCEPTABLE MARK, EXTRANEOUS MARK, PRESCRIBED MARK. VOTING AREA. RESPONSE
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A concept from MARK-SENSE and PAPER balloting. The "space on a special paper ballot which the voter marks to cast a vote for a candidate, judge or question." Iowa Admin. Code 721-22.101(52). See also Also ACCEPTABLE MARK, EXTRANEOUS MARK, PRESCRIBED MARK. VOTING AREA. RESPONSE
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Voting Target. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/voting-target
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