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Rumors and disinformation

When voting equipment malfunctions

Explain what happens to a ballot when voting equipment malfunctions.

Auxiliary bins, malfunction, misinformation

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Rumors and disinformation

There are different ways to securely store ballots

Educate voters on how ballots are securly stored before being counted.

Auxiliary bins, malfunction, misinformation

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Rumors and disinformation

Why is my ballot being placed in a separate bin? No custom

Explain what happens to a ballot when a scanner malfunctions and an auxiliary bin is used.

Auxiliary bins, malfunction, misinformation

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Threats to voting

Poll workers should prepare for an emergency

Four simple actions to take if an emergency occurs.

emergency, federal agents, poll worker

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Threats to voting

When you see something, say something

If there is an incident, direct voters to action.

fear, threats, violence

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Rumors and disinformation

Why are new voters getting added to the voter rolls if the deadline passed?

Educate voters on the voter registration process.

eligibility, record, VR

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Rumors and disinformation

Why is my ballot being placed in a separate bin? Customizable

Explain what happens to a ballot when a scanner malfunctions and an auxiliary bin is used.

Auxiliary bins, malfunction, misinformation

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Rumors and disinformation

Barcodes on mail ballot envelopes

Break down what information a mail ballot envelope might contain.

absentee, UOCAVA, VBM

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Rumors and disinformation

Betting odds aren’t election results

Remind voters that prediction market trends do not reflect actual election results.

misinformation, official, tally

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Rumors and disinformation

Check information from robocalls

Spread awareness that robocalls could be sharing false information.

misinformation, proof, verify

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Changes in voting

Drop Off and Go

Inform voters about how they can drop off their mail ballots in person. This is practiced in AZ and CA.

location, VBM, vote by mail

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Post-election problems

Election results are certified!

Announce certified election results and build trust by breaking down key steps.

certify, results, tally

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Rumors and disinformation

How mail-in voting is secure

Inform voters on how mail-in voting is made secure.

absentee, UOCAVA, VBM

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Changes in voting

ID and Go

Inform voters about ID and Go as an in-person mail ballot return option. This is practiced in AZ and CA.

location, VBM, vote by mail

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Rumors and disinformation

If you see something, say something

Let voters know who to talk to if there is an issue at their polling place.

fear, threats, violence

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Changes in voting

In person mail ballot drop-off options

Provide in person options for voters who are returning their mail ballots.

location, VBM, vote by mail

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Changes in voting

In-person voter accessibility

Let voters with disabilities know about the options available to them for in-person voting.

ballot marking device, BMD, in person

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Changes in voting

Options for voting with a disability

Share voting options and resources for individuals with disabilities.

ballot marking device, BMD, disabled

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Threats to voting

Preparing for natural disasters

Help voters prepare for natural disasters and share how election offices secure voting and respond to emergencies.

outtage, power, storm

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Post-election problems

Recounts take time

Share that the election is being recounted, the reason, and why it takes longer.

audit, count, results