Latest Research
Our research into the processes, timelines, and actors involved in vote counting and election certification. Check back for additional updates as we monitor the processes in our six pilot states.
Calendars of Post-Vote Processes
Get access to calendars for all 50 states with date ranges and deadlines for post-vote processes.
50 State Post-Vote Guide
A high-level database about the counting and certification processes in each state, along with citations and links to use as a jumping-off point for further research.
Virginia 2023: Vote Counting and Election Certification Processes
The processes, timelines, and offices involved in vote counting and election certification in Virginia.
Democracy Under Threat
Despite prevailing narratives following the 2022 election, there were more anti-democracy actors elected to statewide offices last year. At the local level, the officials whose hands are literally and figuratively closest to our ballots, potential threats are growing in number and strength.
Pennsylvania: Vote Counting and Election Certification Processes
The processes, timelines, and offices involved in vote counting and election certification in Pennsylvania.
Explainer: Risk Limiting Audits
A type of audit, growing in popularity, to help ensure accuracy and provide confidence in the results.
Michigan: Vote Counting and Election Certification Processes
The processes, timelines, and offices involved in vote counting and election certification in Michigan.
Wisconsin: Vote Counting and Election Certification Processes
The processes, timelines, and offices involved in vote counting and election certification in Wisconsin.
Georgia: Vote Counting and Election Certification Processes
The processes, timelines, and offices involved in vote counting and election certification in Georgia.
North Carolina: Vote Counting and Election Certification Processes
The processes, timelines, and offices involved in vote counting and election certification in North Carolina.
Arizona: Vote Counting and Election Certification Processes
The processes, timelines, and offices involved in vote counting and election certification in Arizona.
Glossary of Terms
Definitions of key terms related to vote counting and election certification.