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Provisional Ballots

Provisional Ballots: Ballots cast by voters whose eligibility to vote is disputed by an election official.

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Election Administration

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Ballots cast by voters whose eligibility to vote is disputed by an election official. Standards for counting provisional ballots vary significantly among the states.

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Counting Votes 2012
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