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Kris C.'s avatar

I work in my local precinct in VA as an election official. I can tell you that there are a myriad of steps and multiple checks, double, and triple checks once the polls close. That is just in the precincts and we often stay 2-3 hrs after the polls close securing everything. Then everything is processed again at our election office in our county. Additionally, it is required by law to have election officials from BOTH PARTIES in each precinct. We are not allowed to discuss politics or wear any political attire. Our JOB is to ensure the safety of the process.

Our county also has record numbers of early voters, it will definitely be a few days before we know the results of the election.

All this to say, it really is EXTREMELY difficult for fraud to happen. Each state has systems and rules in place to ensure the validity and safety of all votes. In most states and counties, you can’t leave the precinct until you are dismissed. I really hope anyone else on this thread can share (in general terms. I don’t want to anyone’s safety jeopardized) the process in their state if they know. I think that discussion can also help others see the process more clearly.

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Becky Suchy's avatar

Donald Trump is already sowing doubt about the election results. Steve Bannon spoke publicly that Trump should say he won as soon as the polls close to further sow doubt about the results. I am a triathlete. I have never seen someone finish the swim which is the first event and declare that they are the winner. They have to wait until they finish the bike and the run and cross the finish line first before they are declared the winner. Sowing doubt and saying states are cheating is childish and un-American. Politicians should be encouraging everyone to vote and not trying to purge voter rolls and make it harder for people to vote. If you are worried you can't win if a certain sector of people vote then work harder to earn their vote. Don't try to prevent them from voting. Our vote is our voice. Everyone's vote needs to be counted.

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