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Final Count

Final Count: The final consideration of ballots cast in an election.

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The final consideration of ballots cast in an election. The results of the final count are the official results, barring a judicial recount. For provincial government elections, the final count includes a confirmation of initial count results as well as the counting of absentee ballots. General Voting

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Independent Panel on Internet Voting Report
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