Layout of the Mail Ballot Export File
This topic shows the fields included in mail ballot export files, which can be delivered to commercial or in-house printers for preparation of mail ballot packages. See Create a Mail-Ballot Export File for an External Printer for instructions on this activity.
Mail ballot export files are comma delimited text files with string fields in double quotes.
| Field | Description |
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Election |
Short integer, internal election name |
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ElectionName |
Text name of election |
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ElectionType |
G-General, P-Primary |
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ElectionDate |
Date of election |
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VoterID |
Voter registration number; 9 characters |
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BarCode |
Key to return activities; 11 characters |
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BallotStyle |
Ballot style; 5 characters |
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BallotNumber |
Ballot number; long integer |
| Party | Party code; 3 characters |
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Precinct |
Precinct split code; 6 characters |
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Abs_Mil_Civ |
Controls contents of envelope, M-Military; 1 character |
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MARG Voter |
Controls content of envelope |
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Data Line |
Data line printed on envelope (contains the voter ID, precinct, military/civilian, election number, ballot style, and ballot number) |
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BallotName |
Voter name |
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BallotAddress1 |
Address ballot to be mailed to |
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BallotAddress2 |
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BallotAddress3 |
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BallotAddress4 |
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BallotAddress5 |
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BallotAddress6 |
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BallotZipCode |
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VoterFirstName |
Voter name |
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VoterMiddleInitial |
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VoterLastName |
