Voter registration and poll records document civic participation and residency. These records can help establish location, eligibility, and community involvement of individuals.
| Term | Definition |
| Ballot | Method used to cast vote. |
| Candidate | Person running for office. |
| District | Geographic area for voting purposes. |
| Election | Process of voting for public office. |
| Elector | Person eligible to vote. |
| Franchise | Right to vote. |
| Poll Book | Record of individuals who voted. |
| Poll List | List of eligible or participating voters. |
| Poll Tax | Tax required for voting eligibility (historical). |
| Precinct | Local voting area. |
| Registration | Process of enrolling to vote. |
| Residence Requirement | Requirement to live in area to vote. |
| Suffrage | Right to vote. |
| Ward | Subdivision of a city for voting. |
| Voter Roll | Official list of registered voters. |
| Voting Age | Minimum age required to vote. |
| Absentee Ballot | Vote cast remotely. |
| Election Day | Date when voting occurs. |
| Registrar | Official maintaining voter records. |
| Polling Place | Location where voting occurs. |
| Qualification | Requirements to vote. |
| Citizenship Requirement | Need for citizenship to vote. |
| Election District | Area assigned for voting. |
| Ballot Box | Container holding votes. |
| Recount | Rechecking vote totals. |
| Nomination | Selection of candidate for election. |
| Electoral List | Listing of voters. |
| Canvass | Counting and verifying votes. |
| Primary Election | Election to choose party candidates. |
| General Election | Main election for office. |
| Voting Register | Record of voters in district. |
| Eligibility | Qualification to vote. |
| Oath | Declaration of eligibility. |
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