Why do experts trust US elections?

Many people are involved at each step

• Local election officials
• County-level administrators
• Neighborhood volunteers
• Independent observers
• In every state, thousands of people from both parties are involved.

There are multiple checks and balances

Election offices follow detailed steps to:

• check voter eligibility
• confirm results from each voting location
• securely transport ballots

Both parties are involved

• People from both political parties work together at every step of the voting, counting, and reporting process.

What if a candidate questions the outcome?

• There are legal processes and methods for challenging results.
• Audits are thorough.
• Evidence is carefully examined.
• The state certifies the results.