A poll worker will verify your information and collect your ballot.
There are very few fake or illegal votes. Voting machines and staff can make small mistakes when receiving ballots, but there are checks to catch them. of real threat Officials and experts say there is a growing recognition that fraud is a widespread problem when it prevents voters from voting or creates fear.
Will pollsters intervene?
Local election officials count votes
Most companies use technology to count ballots and keep paper records for audits.
Will voting by mail become more difficult?
While most voters can seamlessly vote by mail, more ballots could be challenged in 2024. Some states have adopted mail-in voting. stricter rules In response to the surge in mail-in voting in 2020, signature and ID requirements have been tightened and ballot return times have been shortened.
What about foreign interference?
U.S. security officials believe that foreign enemies can’t do it Change election results. Rather, they may spread false claims about consequences that jeopardize election staff and their jobs.
Are election workers at risk?
Facing an increase in personal threats since 2020, election officials are preparing for protests by hiring security guards and installing panic buttons. Protests could jeopardize timely vote counting.
After local officials review and certify the results, states have until Dec. 11 to finalize their results.
What happens if the results are disputed?
In some states, recounts occur automatically if the results are close, while in others candidates and voters can petition for a recount or file a lawsuit. Lawsuits contesting the results or alleging fraud may delay the final tally in some jurisdictions, but courts will need to act quickly.
Can authorities refuse certification?
The county commission must certify the results once the checks are complete. But since 2020, officials in at least 20 counties in eight states have voted to deny or delay certification, many falsely claiming fraud.
States can go to court to force the board to certify. Although unlikely, a prolonged legal battle could prevent states from certifying their results in time, putting the electoral count at risk.
The Electoral College chooses the president based on the state results. Electors will meet on December 17th.
What about fake electors?
of electoral reform lawThe bill, passed in 2022, makes clear that state election officials must certify electors pledged to the candidate who receives the most votes.
Efforts by Trump’s allies to pressure officials to appoint alternate electors in states he lost in 2020 will be nearly impossible under the new law.
Election officials and experts worry that voter fraud and false claims about electors could spark protests and jeopardize electors’ ability to vote.
Parliament takes final tally
On January 6, the newly elected Congress will meet at the Capitol to finalize the electoral votes under the supervision of the Vice President.
Can they reject the results?
Some lawmakers may object to states certifying electors. They will need support in both the House and Senate. challenge As a result, a majority of both houses rejected them.
If no candidate wins a majority of electors, the House of Representatives will vote to elect the president.
Citizens objecting to the results could protest, as an angry mob did on January 6, 2021, to try to stop Congress from counting the electoral votes. The Department of Homeland Security is Enhance security January 6th.
