Direct Recording Electronic
Direct Recording Electronic: A vote capture device that allows electronic presentation of a ballot, electronic selection of valid contest options, and…
Also known as: DRE
Definition
A vote capture device that allows electronic presentation of a ballot, electronic selection of valid contest options, and electronic storage of contest selections as individuals vote. It also provides a summary of these contest selections.
Alternative Definitions
- Definition 2
A vote-capture device that allows electronic presentation of a ballot, electronic selection of valid contest options, and electronic storage of contest selections as individual records. It also provides a summary of these contest selections.
- Definition 3
A voting machine, that electronically stores votes, and on which voters use interfaces (pushbutton, touchscreen, or dial) to record their votes. The votes are stored in a memory cartridge, diskette, or smart card and added to the votes of all other voters. DREs are used in polling places in jurisdictions in 30 states.
- Definition 4
DIRECT Recording Electronic