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Provisional ballots

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2027 exam
Verified for the 2027 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Permits individuals whose registration status or eligibility is disputed at the polls to cast a segregated, temporary vote that is not counted until election officials verify their qualifications. Instituted nationwide by the Help America Vote Act of 2002, this procedure protects access to the franchise while enabling post-election review and administrative resolution.

AP course connection

Topic 5.1: 5.1 Voting Rights and Models of Voting Behaviour

Unit 5

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