Voter ID

Definition

Voter ID is an official document required by some jurisdictions during elections to verify the identity of a voter. It aims to prevent electoral fraud by ensuring that each vote cast is legitimate and corresponds to a registered voter.

Related terms

Electoral Fraud: Deceptive practices intended to alter the outcome of an election, such as vote tampering or suppression.

Voter Registration:

The process by which eligible citizens sign up or are officially recorded as authorized voters for upcoming elections.

Ballot:

A device used to cast votes in an election, typically featuring a list of candidates and proposed measures