counting agents

A form of counting agent — An electoral observer appointed by an election candidate to oversee the counting of ballots; typically for the purposes of ensuring all proper processes have been followed, and sometimes to gather data about the distribution of votes from different polling stations.

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of counting agent
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