Optical Scan Voting
/ˈɑptɪkəl skæn ˈvoʊtɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) A voting system where voters mark paper ballots that are then scanned by a machine to record and count votes electronically.
The state mandates optical scan voting to ensure both paper trails and electronic tabulation.
Forms
- optical scan voting
- optical scan votings
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Commentary
Optical scan voting combines manual ballot marking with automated counting, offering auditability and speed; ensure clarity when drafting legislation about ballot handling and machine certification.
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