Defined term
Initial Processing
Initial Processing: “All steps taken to prepare ABSENTEE BALLOTS for tabulation, except for the reading of ballots by an electronic vote tallying system.
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“All steps taken to prepare ABSENTEE BALLOTS for tabulation, except for the reading of ballots by an electronic vote tallying system. Initial processing includes, but is not limited to: Removal of the security envelope from the return enve lope; removal of the ballot from the security envelope; manual inspection for damage, for write -in votes, and for incorrect or incomplete marks; duplication of damaged and write-in ballots; and other preparation of ballots for final processing.” Wash. Admin. Code §434-240-225. Cf. FINAL PROCESSING.
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Electronic Voting Glossary
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