pollbook

[ pohl-book ]

noun

1. the official list of the registered voters in a given area.

Word History and Origins

Origin of pollbook¹

First recorded in 1675–85; poll ¹ + book

Example Sentences

In 2020, 15 states, including Arizona, Florida and Nevada, did not require any type of electronic pollbook testing or certification, according to federal data.

From Washington Times

In 2020, 15 states, including Arizona, Florida and Nevada, did not require any type of electronic pollbook testing or certification, according to federal data.

From Seattle Times

Unlike voting machines that are not directly connected to the internet, many electronic pollbook systems are connected by design.

From Washington Times

While that can present significant security challenges, scrutiny for the pollbook systems is not as consistent as with voting machines.

From Washington Times

States and even some counties are often testing their pollbook systems in isolation and results are not routinely shared - an information gap that could be addressed with a national testing program.

From Washington Times