ballotofficer
nounUK /ˈbælətˌɒfɪsə/
US /ˈbælətˌɔːfɪsər/
A person who helps run an election and counts the votes.
The ballot officer checked my name before I voted.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A person in charge of handing out and collecting ballot papers at a polling place.
Each ballot officer was given a stack of papers at the start of the day.
3. An official who oversees the counting of ballots after polls close.
The ballot officer announced the final tally to the crowd.
4. A member of staff responsible for keeping ballot boxes secure.
The ballot officer locked the box and sealed it carefully.