Ballot Challenge
/ˈbælət ˈtʃælɪndʒ/
Definitions
- (n.) A formal objection raised to the validity of a ballot or a voter's eligibility during an election.
The committee reviewed the ballot challenge filed by the losing candidate to ensure election integrity.
Forms
- ballot challenge
- ballot challenges
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Commentary
A ballot challenge typically concerns questions about voter qualifications or ballot validity and must conform to specific procedural rules to be sustained.
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