Primary definition
Valid votes which no not ultimately count towards the election of any candidate or party.
Also known aslost votes · ineffective votes · non-contributory votes
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— ACE Electoral Systems GlossaryView source
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Valid votes which no not ultimately count towards the election of any candidate or party.
ACE Electoral Systems Glossary · 2024
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Wasted Votes. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 22, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/wasted-votes
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