Voter Intent
/ˈvoʊtər ɪnˈtɛnt/
Definitions
- (n.) The underlying purpose or desire expressed by a voter's choices in an election or ballot measure, used to interpret ambiguous or disputed votes.
The court examined voter intent to resolve the disputed ballots.
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- voter intent
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Commentary
Voter intent is crucial in election law when ballots are unclear; courts may consider various evidence to discern the voter's actual choice.
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