J Terms — Election Security Glossary

An attack that attempts to interfere with the reception of broadcast communications.

A software application written in the Java programming language that is usually launched through a web page. Browsers must be configured to interpret Java applets. ENRs and Voter Information Pages oft…

A TACTILE INPUT device for the disabled that can be operated by using only minimal pressure from a finger, pencil, stylus or other device. Commonly used as an assistive interface in voting systems.

A mechanical device that vibrates vigorously to reduce misalignment among ballot sheets or other pieces of paper.

(opscan) The process of gently shuffling optical scan ballots to keep them from sticking together while being fed through a scanner.

Security authorization involving multiple authorizing officials.

Two or more candidates who must be voted for or against together and not separately. The “two candidates for the office of governor and the office of lieutenant governor for whom one vote cast at any …

A proposed cell within the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency that would facilitate comprehensive operational planning of defensive, non-intelligence cybersecurity campaigns across agenc…

An election in which two or more political subdivisions conduct voting in the same POLLING PLACE. Texas Elec. Code §271.002.

“Joint Doctrine for Information Operations,” October 9, 1998

The official responsible for the proper and orderly voting at a polling location or an election process, also known as an Elections Judge.

A local poll official having charge of electi on proceedings. In some precincts, as in Pennsylvania, judges are elected. “All primar ies and elections shall be conducted in each election district by a…

“The judge of probate is the chief elections official of the county and shall serve as chair of the canvassing board.” Ala. Code §17-1-8(b).

Judge’s BOOTH Controller

Election. Mo. Code §115.491.

A candidate for Judicial office.

One of a fixed number of districts into which a state is divided, each district electing Judicial candidates.

The “office filled by any judicial officer.” Nev. Rev. Stat. §293.064.

A public Judicial position, for an officer who administers the law.

An election where voters are asked whether an incumbent (usually a judge) should remain in office for another term. The office holder, who does not face an opponent, is removed from the position if a …

Misleading or deceptive content, deliberate misinformation purporting to be authentic and true

A geographic location for which elections are conducted; e.g., Nanaimo, British Columbia, or Estonia. Machine code Code used by a computer to cause an operation. Machine code is converted from source …