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Election worker

Any individual who serves as an election official, poll worker, or volunteer during the administration of an election for a federal office.

Personally identifiable information (PII)

Refers to 'restricted personal information' as defined in federal law, which typically includes data that can be used to identify an individual, such as their home address, date of birth, or Social Security number.

Help America Vote Act of 2002 (HAVA)

A federal law passed in 2002 to improve election administration in the United States, including providing funding to states for voting equipment upgrades and election worker training.

Commission

Refers to the Election Assistance Commission (EAC), an independent agency of the U.S. government created by HAVA to assist states with election administration and develop election guidelines.

Political subdivision

A smaller governmental unit within a state, such as a county, city, or town, often responsible for administering elections locally.

Supplement and not supplant

A common requirement in federal grant programs meaning that federal funds must be used to add to, or enhance, existing state or local funding for a specific purpose, rather than replacing or reducing that funding.