Editing Scrutineer (section)

{{short description|Person who observes any process that requires oversight}}
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A '''scrutineer''' (also called a '''poll-watcher''' or a '''challenger''' in the [[United States]]) is a person who observes any process that requires rigorous oversight. Scrutineers are responsible for preventing [[corruption]] and detecting genuine mistakes and problems.<ref name=Chicago>
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The scrutineering process most commonly occurs alongside [[voting]] in an [[election]]. The scrutineer observes the [[Vote counting|counting]] of [[ballot]] papers to ensure that [[Election law|election rules]] are followed. There are other uses of the concept; in [[motorsport]], a scrutineer is responsible for ensuring that vehicles meet the technical regulations.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Scrutineering |url=https://www.motorsportuk.org/get-started/volunteering/scrutineering/ |url-status=live |access-date=2025-05-27 |website=Motorsport UK}}</ref>