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High-speed Central Count Tabulation System

High-speed Central Count Tabulation System: An optical scanner capable of scanning a high number of ballots (hundreds) per minute.

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An optical scanner capable of scanning a high number of ballots (hundreds) per minute. These large and complex scanners are typically used in vote-by- mail jurisdictions, in large jurisdictions that have a large number of absentee ballots, or in central count jurisdictions.

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The State and Local Election Cybersecurity Playbook
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EAC IT Glossary for Election Officials
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EAC Information Technology Terminology
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