Defined term

Initial Count

Initial Count: The preliminary counting of some or all ballots cast in a jurisdiction with results subject to final count; typically conducted at the end of…

📋 Single Source
Election Administration

Definition

The preliminary counting of some or all ballots cast in a jurisdiction with results subject to final count; typically conducted at the end of general voting day; does not typically include the count of absentee ballots.

Sources

1
Independent Panel on Internet Voting Report
View Source

Continue Research

Browse the full glossary for adjacent terms, or subscribe for updates when definitions and sources are expanded.