From Election Night to Certified Results: How Counts Become Official
Election Night totals are unofficial. Between the first reports and a final result sit the canvass, audits, possible recounts and certification, and the rules differ by state.
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Who Actually Runs Elections in the United States?
There is no single national election system. States set most of the rules, and thousands of local offices carry them out. Here is who does what, from registration to certification.
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