Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
Definition
Registered voters are individuals who have officially enrolled with the government to participate in elections. This status is a prerequisite for casting ballots in local, state, and national elections.
Related terms
Electoral Roll: A list maintained by the government that contains the names of all individuals registered to vote in an area.
The process allowing registered voters to cast their ballots in an election when they are unable to physically present themselves at their designated polling place.