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Voting Equipment

How election technology is used fundamentally impacts trust in our elections.
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Post-Election Audits

Audits give solid evidence and promote public confidence in election outcomes.
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Paper Records

Voter-marked paper ballots are at the core of our advocacy.
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Internet Voting

Internet voting is not private or secure and makes elections less trustworthy.
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Election Security

Secure elections that are free and fair help ensure voters can have justified confidence that their votes were counted as cast.
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EXPLAINER

Audits and Recounts in 2024: What’s the Difference?

Read why post-election audits and recounts help demonstrate that the winner won and the loser lost.

BLOG & VIDEO

Election night is not results night… and that’s OK!

As in previous elections, the results reported on election night are the unofficial results. Read our blog linked here and watch our video linked here to learn what happens after election night to verify the count.

REMINDER FOR VOTERS

Check your ballot before you cast it!

The easiest way to ensure your vote counts is to check your paper ballot before casting it. If something doesn’t look right or you need help, ask a poll worker before you cast your vote. You can also contact the 866-Our-Vote hotline.

RESOURCE

Election Night Hand Counts: Realities and Risks

Widespread expansion of hand counting would impair election administration and undermine public confidence in U.S. elections. Read more.

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Voting Equipment
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Learn more about the types of equipment and voting machine vendors.
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Audit Law
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Database of state laws, regulations and procedures for post-election audits.
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Recount Law
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Database of state laws, regulations and procedures for post-election recounts.
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