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Name :   Carol Julian
Organization :   KSU
Post Date :   9/13/2005

Glossary Comments
Glossary Term :  Challenged Ballot
Definition :  
Comment :  Current:

Ballot provided to individuals whose eligibility to vote has been questioned. Once voted, such ballots must be kept separate from other last ballots and are not included in the tabulation until after the voter’s eligibility is confirmed. See also provisional ballot.

Change:

Ballot provided to individuals who claim they are registered and eligible to vote but whose eligibility or registration status cannot be confirmed when they present themselves to vote.  Once voted, such ballots must be kept separate from other ballots and are not included in the tabulation until after the voter’s eligibility is confirmed.  See also provisional ballot.  

Nature of Change:

Consistent definition of cross-referenced term.