Defined term

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

Alternative names:
DRE
Verified
🏆 High Consensus
Physical Security

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.

Source: Pilot Implementation Study of Risk-Limiting Audit Methods in the State of Rhode IslandType: external
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.

Source: America's Voting Machines at RiskType: external
Definition 4

DIRECT Recording Electronic

Source: Electronic Voting GlossaryType: external

Sources

1
Glossary of Election Terms, U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC)
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Pilot Implementation Study of Risk-Limiting Audit Methods in the State of Rhode Island
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3
America's Voting Machines at Risk
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EAC Glossary of Terms
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EAC Glossary of Election Terms
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Electronic Voting Glossary
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