Ballots

A ballot is a device used to cast votes in an election and may be found as a piece of paper or a small ball used in voting. It was originally a small ball (see blackballing) used to record decisions made by voters in Italy around the 16th century.

voting style that makes each vote anonymous

ballot that is invalid and is thus not included in the final vote count

ballot cast by someone unable or unwilling to attend their assigned polling station

voting method in which voters vote openly