Proxy voter refers to a person who is authorized to vote on behalf of another individual in an election or decision-making process. There are several synonyms for the term proxy voter, including substitute voter, representative voter, proxy delegate, absentee voter, and stand-in voter. These terms all imply a similar principle of one person standing in for another in a voting situation. Each term emphasizes a slightly different aspect of the role, such as absentee implying that the original voter is not present, or substitute suggesting that the proxy voter is taking the place of the original voter. Regardless of the terminology used, proxy voting is an essential component of democratic systems that allows for participation and representation even when individuals cannot be physically present.