The Center for Election Innovation and Research
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CEIR works with and supports election officials who facilitate democracy through projects like the Election Official Legal Defense Network (https://t.co/7InqtzmDzD)
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Joined August 2016
Transparency in elections is crucial. Learn about the detailed post-election steps that ensure election results are accurate and trustworthy. https://t.co/Khxpr59elh
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An important 🧵 from CEIR Executive Director @beckerdavidj. https://t.co/RxyJJVIVyv
🧵 I am still seeing claims wondering why there was a drop-off in the number of ballots cast in 2024, or talking about about "millions of missing ballots." There's an easy explanation here -- there WASN'T a significant drop-off in turnout in 2024. /1
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The election process doesn't end on Election Day. Ballots are counted, verified, and certified through a rigorous process that can take weeks. Learn more: https://t.co/Khxpr59elh
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It’s not just about counting votes—post-election audits, recounts, and canvassing make sure election results are accurate and secure. https://t.co/Khxpr59elh
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After you vote, a complex process ensures your vote is counted accurately. From local counts to statewide certification, learn what happens next with our new interactive tool "What Happens After We Vote." https://t.co/Khxpr59elh
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Join CEIR Executive Director @beckerdavidj for a virtual conversation on the 2024 Election with the @MansfieldCenter. https://t.co/XZtchVzomV
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Q: Why are recounts conducted? A: In the rare instances where there are credible reasons to question the results of the vote count in a specific contest, a recount may be required or requested. https://t.co/H9w9uTXAqY
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Q: How do post-election audits boost confidence in election results? A: Routine post-election audits serve as safeguards for the vote counting process and election processes more broadly. https://t.co/pnY8EWoO5W
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CEIR Executive Director @beckerdavidj joins the @MansfieldCenter for "Elections 2024: Where Are We & What's Next" on Friday, November 8 at 12:30 pm MT/2:30 pm ET. Register for this virtual event online:
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Q: How do we know voting technology works right? A: Election officials test all voting equipment before each election in a process called 'logic and accuracy testing. ​​ https://t.co/l0AJAwF2d1
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Q: How do election officials make sure ballots aren’t lost? A: Ballots are always accounted for, from when they are printed to when they are cast to when they are counted to when they are archived. https://t.co/jSIqnNLoTS
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Q: Can someone find out who I voted for? A: Every voter in the U.S. is guaranteed the right to a secret ballot in general elections. https://t.co/UUda4Q7cxx
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While we focus understandably on the political triumph of Pres. Trump and the GOP, we should also appreciate the triumph of public service of all the election workers across the country, who managed a safe, secure, and legitimate process, in which the people's voice was heard,
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The Election Official Legal Defense Network connects pro bono attorneys with election workers who are harassed and intimidated on the job, or who face civil or criminal actions that target and disrupt routine election administration. Request help at https://t.co/b2cxBDrBD5.
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Q: Why won’t we have official results on election night? A: News outlets begin reporting unofficial election results after polls close on election night. But no results are official until they are certified, often days or even weeks later. Learn more:
electioninnovation.org
News outlets begin reporting unofficial election results after polls close. But no results are official until days or even weeks later.
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Q: Why does vote counting on election night seem all over the place? A: Counting votes takes time and is being done in different places, so it is hard to have a clear picture until counting is completed. Learn more: https://t.co/bs3BTXSZ7m
electioninnovation.org
Counting votes takes time and is being done in different places, so it is hard to have a clear picture until counting is completed.
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Q: What do the terms used during election news coverage really mean? A: The hours after poll close on election night can feel like a frenzy of numbers and jargon. Here's a primer:
electioninnovation.org
The hours after poll close on election night can feel like a frenzy of numbers and jargon. Here's a primer.
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Q: Where do the numbers come from in election news coverage? A: News outlets use several sources of information to predict the results of the not-yet-counted votes for election news coverage. Learn more:
electioninnovation.org
News outlets use several sources of information to predict the results of the not-yet-counted votes for election news coverage.
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Tonight you'll hear live updates of votes from media while their teams are analyzing developments. This is happening while ballots are still being counted. No matter the outcome, a call is an unofficial prediction that doesn't impact how votes are counted. https://t.co/eqSIsWjZdK
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Q: How can I be sure my vote is accurately and securely counted? A: There are many safeguards in place to ensure that all valid votes are counted accurately and securely. Learn about them:
electioninnovation.org
There are many safeguards in place to ensure that all valid votes cast in person and by mail are counted accurately and securely.
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