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Vote Counting System

Vote Counting System: The total combination of mechanical, electromechanical, or electronic equipment (including the software, firmware, and documentation…

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The total combination of mechanical, electromechanical, or electronic equipment (including the software, firmware, and documentation required to program, control, and support the equipment) that is used to count votes; to report or display election results; and to maintain and produce any audit trail information.

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Glossary of Election Terms, U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC)
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EAC Glossary of Terms
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EAC Glossary of Election Terms
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