Provisional Ballot
/prəˈvɪʒənəl ˈbɔːlət/
Definitions
- (n.) A ballot used to record a vote when there are questions about a voter's eligibility that must be resolved before the vote is counted.
The voter cast a provisional ballot pending verification of their registration.
Forms
- provisional ballots
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Commentary
Provisional ballots ensure voting access while safeguarding election integrity by allowing eligibility disputes to be adjudicated prior to counting.
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