What triggers a recount?

What triggers a recount?

When counting votes, human error, scanning errors, and data entry mistakes are inevitable. Those votes *can* make all the difference, but only if the election is very, very close.

Will my ballot be lost or discarded?

Will my ballot be lost or discarded in this election?

Very few ballots are actually lost or discarded. In most cases when ballots aren’t counted it’s because they were not completed correctly.

What is a voting plan? Why do I need one?

What is a voting plan?

Making a voting plan ensures you have all the info you need about where, when, and how to vote. Research shows that if you have a voting plan, you’re more likely to get it done.

What is Blexit?

What is blexit?

Blexit is a targeted campaign to convince Black Americans to abandon the Democratic party. It is part of a larger effort to suppress the Black vote.

How are Black and brown votes suppressed?

Do voter ID laws and other barriers prevent voter fraud?

Throughout history, politicians and the parties themselves have influenced elections by keeping Black and brown people from voting. Tactics include making it hard to register and to vote, and using disinformation to discourage people from voting.

Is my vote worth it?

Is my vote worth it?

Your votes affect how your government is run and your tax dollars spent on every level. Taking the time to read up on the issues and casting your vote is important.

Is the election over?

Election Day to Inauguration - Key Milestones

A few steps remain before Inauguration Day. The new Congress must convene and it must count the Electoral College’s votes.