Glossary

GLOSSARY - S

Scanning

The process of electronically scanning the marked pages of the Electoral Roll after an election, to determine which electors have and have not voted.

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Scrutineer

A person appointed by a candidate to observe the polling and counting procedures on the candidate's behalf during an election.

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Scrutiny

The process following the close of polling to determine the acceptability of ordinary and declaration votes for the count and the result of the election.

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Secret Ballot

A vote made in such a way that no other person will know how the elector has voted.

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Silent Elector

A person whose address and / or name details are omitted from the roll for security reasons.

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Streets, Towns and Places Directory

A printed list of all streets and suburbs or localities used to determine in which electoral district an elector lives.

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Suffrage - See Franchise

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Swing

The measure in percentage terms of a movement in electoral support. This term is used to indicate an actual change in voter support for a political party or candidate, or the change required to win a seat or achieve government.

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Swinging Voter

A person who changes his or her vote from one political party to another at electoral events.

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