Election Night results are unofficial

Voters may not know that election night results are unofficial. Let them know when they can expect the official results.

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Election Night results are always unofficial. We take time to verify and count all eligible ballots.

We certify the election and publish official results by [DEADLINE].

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Election Night results are always unofficial. Why?

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Why are the results unofficial? The results are unofficial because we haven’t counted every valid voted ballot yet. We protect your right to vote by counting every valid ballot cast in the election.What makes election results official?

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The mail ballot return deadline has passed. Every valid voted ballot is processed and tabulated. Research on provisional ballots is completed and provisional ballots are counted. We audit the results based on state law. Election officials review and verify the results. The election is certified.