Which stage comes first for voting?

Correct answer: Verify the voter's name

The direct answer is A: verify the voter’s name. The usual sequence begins with checking the voter’s name and identity against the electoral roll and approved identification. The voter is then processed according to election procedure, commonly including indelible ink, and finally casts the vote on the authorised machine or ballot. After polling ends, votes are counted. Option A is correct because verification must occur before the person is allowed to vote. Option B is wrong as the first step because ink is normally applied after identity and eligibility are checked. Option C is wrong because recording a vote comes after verification and other required checks. Option D is wrong because counting happens after polling has finished, not before an individual votes. Exact administrative order can differ in minor details by election authority, but verification is logically and procedurally prior to voting. Memory cue: check, mark, vote, count.