Where can I find the voters guide online?
Yes, the Voters’ Pamphlet is available online in PDF, Text, and Audio. You can also view the Voters’ Pamphlet in Spanish, Chinese, or Vietnamese. Go to the results page, select your desired election year, and click on the “Voters’ Guide” link to see all your options.
How does the Secretary of State secure the votewa system?
The VoteWA system is secured by highly skilled Office of the Secretary of State IT staff and Security Operations Center, using state of the art equipment and following IT industry best practices.
When do county auditors have to account for ballots?
County Auditors must account for every ballot received.This reconciliation must be presented to the county canvassing board when the election is certified and made available to the public.If there is a discrepancy, the county auditor must provide an explanation.
How are your votes counted if you move recently?
The votes you cast will be counted even if you leave some races blank. That being said, local and state officials can have just as much impact on your life as federal officials do — if not more — so it is worth taking the time to research the candidates and vote in those races. Where and how do I vote if I moved recently?
Where can I find my mail in ballots?
You can find yours here. In some states, election officials will accept ballots received after Election Day as long as they were postmarked by Election Day. But there have already been delays and other snags in sending out mail-in ballots, and some of the extended deadlines could be overturned in court.
Why is it important to understand the role of voters?
These two factors are so intertwined that the failures or inadequacies of one can render the entire system ineffective. If voters do not know what is going on in politics, they cannot rationally participate in government policy. Without their participation, their needs and wants cannot possibly be understood or realized.
What happens if there is a tie in electoral votes?
If there’s a tie on Jan. 6 (the day electoral votes are counted), the newly elected Congress immediately holds a “contingent election” in which the House of Representatives elects the president and the Senate elects the vice president. The twist: Every state gets the same number of votes, regardless of population.