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Gap Analysis for Key Interoperability Scenarios in Election Technology

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Author(s)

John Dziurłaj, Benjamin Long

Abstract

This document describes potential use-cases for data interoperability in election technology components not previously considered in past efforts. Such components include on-demand ballot printing systems, remote ballot marking systems and electronic poll books. Each component is described along with a set of generalized functions it performs. Existing common data formats are considered for their applicability to component functions. Where gaps are found, suggestions to enhance interoperability are described.
Citation
Grant/Contract Reports (NISTGCR) - GCR 22-033
Report Number
GCR 22-033
NIST Pub Series
Grant/Contract Reports (NISTGCR)
Pub Type
NIST Pubs

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https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.GCR.22-033
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Keywords

Common data format, Election technology, Electronic poll books, On-demand ballot printing, Remote ballot marking.
Voting systems and Information technology

Citation

Dziurłaj, J. and Long, B. (2022), Gap Analysis for Key Interoperability Scenarios in Election Technology, Grant/Contract Reports (NISTGCR), National Institute of Standards and Technology, Gaithersburg, MD, [online], https://doi.org/10.6028/NIST.GCR.22-033, https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=935313 (Accessed October 16, 2025)

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Created August 1, 2022, Updated November 17, 2023
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