Step by step

See how it works, one picture at a time.

Everyone has a part to play in a checkable election. Pick yours, or learn how each piece works. Every walkthrough takes about two minutes.

Pick who you are

For votersYour vote, start to finishFrom signing in at the polls to counting every ballot yourself.2 min →
For election officials & the stateHow a polling place gets certifiedEvery check a location passes, from months before to the final result, and what to do if one fails.3 min →
For auditorsAuditing with the paperPick ballots at random in public, pull the paper, and prove the count is right.2 min →
For do-it-yourselfersCheck the whole election yourselfDownload an open-source program, point it at your county, and watch it check everything.2 min →
For reportersFact-check any claim in minutesEvery number comes with public records you can verify before you publish.2 min →

How each part works