Poll books are lists of registered voters and their addresses that election workers at each polling place use to determine who can vote at that location and to check off who has voted.
November 05, 2025
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definition
Explains the purpose and contents of poll books used in in-person voting.
Absentee ballots are distributed to voters ahead of scheduled elections.
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procedural
General practice for how absentee/mail ballots are provided to voters prior to an election.
Common election administration problems include sending incorrect or duplicate ballots to voters and failures to maintain accurate voter registration rolls.
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administrative
Examples of operational issues that can undermine voter confidence and the integrity of election results.
In Texas, polling places are required to close at 7:00 p.m. local time on election days.
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Standard poll closing time requirement for Texas elections, expressed in local time.