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Fast Facts

Plain-language explanations of election technology.

Ballots & Scanners

Marking &
counting votes

Common Data Format

Interoperability & standardization

Electronic Poll Books

Check-in
systems

Air-Gapped Systems

Separated from
the internet

Ballot Duplication

Copying and counting damaged ballots

Electronic Ballot Delivery/Return

For military, overseas, and disabled voters

Election
Audits

Verification of results