PoliticsAugust 29, 2026
tabulators
TAB-yuh-lay-turz
Definition
Machines used in elections to automatically count and tally the votes cast on paper ballots.
Etymology
Derived from the Latin word 'tabula,' meaning a board, plank, or writing tablet. It entered English through the sense of organizing information into a table or grid, later being applied to mechanical devices that perform numerical tallies.
In the news
In this article, local election officials report that federal monitors requested to examine the county's tabulators to inspect them for potential issues. The request is significant because it highlights tensions between state election administration and federal oversight.
Wyoming Governor Requests Investigation into Activity of Justice Department Monitors During Primary
Read the full article ↗The Wyoming Truth