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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

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Post-election problems

Results are being contested

Explain why election results are being contested and how this creates delays.

count, judge, recount

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Changes in voting

Today is Election Day!

Remind voters that it’s election day while sharing helpful information for voting in-person or by mail.

absentee, drop box, VBM

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Rumors and disinformation

Voting by mail confusion

Reassure voters about voting by mail by highlighting how it’s a legal and secure voting option.

postal, USPS, VBM

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Post-election problems

What's a post-election audit?

Explain how post-election audits verify that voting machines counted ballots accurately.

certification, risk limiting, RLA

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Rumors and disinformation

What’s an election observer?

Educate voters on what election observers can and can’t do.

monitoring, observation, polling place

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Rumors and disinformation

Where to get accurate information

Encourage voters to visit their local election office website for accurate information instead of using AI.

misinformation, news, updates

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Post-election problems

Why is a recount needed?

Let voters know that a recount is occurring and why it might be required.

audit, count, results