ballot committee

noun

UK /ˈbælət kəˈmɪti/

US /ˈbælət kəˈmɪti/

A group of people who help run and watch over an election.

The ballot committee counted the votes after the polls closed.

SYNONYMS

election committee voting committee polling committee electoral board

RELATED WORDS

ballot election voting polling station returning officer

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A committee that organizes and oversees the casting of ballots at a meeting or in an organization.

The club's ballot committee set up the voting table before the annual general meeting.

3. A body responsible for preparing and distributing ballot papers for a vote.

The ballot committee printed the ballot papers and delivered them to each polling station.

4. A group that reviews and certifies the results of a vote.

After the recount, the ballot committee certified the final results.