Balloting

/ˈbæləˌtɪŋ/ noun

Definition

The process of voting by ballot; conducting an election or vote using ballots or a balloting system.

Etymology

Present participle of 'ballot,' formed by adding '-ing'; refers to the ongoing process of casting and counting votes.

Kelly Says

Modern balloting happens faster than ever with electronic systems, but paper ballots remain crucial—they leave a physical record that can never be hacked or completely erased.

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