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November 26, 2024

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CEIR is Hiring: Development Specialist

CEIR is seeking a dedicated and experienced Development Specialist to join our team. This role will lead our fundraising and development initiatives, building robust systems […]

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November 05, 2024

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How do election officials make sure ballots aren’t lost?

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.

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November 05, 2024

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How do we know voting technology works right?

Election officials test all voting equipment before each election in a process called 'logic and accuracy testing.'

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November 05, 2024

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Why are recounts conducted?

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.

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November 05, 2024

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How do post-election audits boost confidence in election results?

Routine post-election audits serve as safeguards for the vote counting process and election processes more broadly.

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November 05, 2024

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Can someone find out who I voted for?

Every voter in the U.S. is guaranteed the right to a secret ballot in general elections.

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November 05, 2024

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Why do media outlets call the same race at different times?

Outlets calling races on election night may have small differences in data and how they analyze it, resulting in different timing.

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November 05, 2024

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Why are different races called at different times?

News outlets may call winners for different races in the same state at very different times.  

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November 04, 2024

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Newsletter: We believe this election will be efficient and secure

Tomorrow is Election Day, and we may be heading for record turnout again. About 80 million ballots have been cast already, with few incidents. Our […]

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November 04, 2024

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Why does vote counting on election night seem all over the place?

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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