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Name :   David Mertz, et al.
Organization :   N/A
Post Date :   9/27/2005

Glossary Comments
Glossary Term :  Counted Ballot
Definition :  
Comment :  A Cast Ballot whose selections have beenadded to the respective totals for each Contest.  

Explanation: The definition of Contest includes items not listed in the draft definition of Counted Ballot, such as referenda, propositions, etc. A uniform reference to Contest, defined elsewhere, assures uniformity. Phrasing generally clarified.