We are a nonpartisan nonprofit committed to protecting our democracy and promoting the transparency, security, and accuracy of U.S. elections. We educate, train, and mobilize volunteers to advocate for election best practices nationwide and to observe and document election processes as public observers, poll watchers, and data analysts.
JOIN SCRUTINEERS TO PROMOTE TRANSPARENT ELECTIONS:
2026 Poll Tapes Project
Poll Tapes (aka Results Tapes) are produced by every scanner/tabulator in polling places.
Given the looming threats of ballot/equipment seizures, one of the easiest, yet most effective actions you can take to secure election results is to record Poll Tapes on Election Night. Join us in recruiting volunteers, and take the training together to learn WHY this is crucial, and HOW to record this critical election data!
State Teams
All elections are local! The 50 U.S. states have different election laws, and many of the 8,000+ election jurisdictions have their own rules and procedures.
State Teams helps you learn a specific jurisdiction’s laws and election methods to assess whether it’s using best practices in security and transparency. Attend our National Team meetings to connect with others and learn about the positive actions you can take!
Observing Election Processes
Public oversight is key to trustworthy elections! Learn how to observe election processes, from pre-election Logic and Accuracy Testing of equipment, to Early Voting and Election Day observations, to recounts and audits.
Join a State Team to learn what the public is allowed to observe in your state, and how to effectively observe and assess different election processes, with trainings and the use of Election Observation Handbooks our volunteer legal team is producing.
National Team Meetings
Attend our monthly online gatherings to discuss current election news, share ideas, and discuss election issues and topics relevant to ALL State Teams.
These one-hour online meetings start at 8 PM Eastern (5 PM Pacific). Members receive advance notice for all dates and full access to event recordings.
Online Trainings
By joining our community, you’ll have access to our live and recorded trainings and events.
Some example topics include:
• How Computers Count Votes
• Working with Election Officials
• Intro to Election Transparency
• Observing Election Audits
Watch the COUNTies
Become an election data Scrutineer from home!
Watch as election officials across the U.S. tally results on election night, which our software collects in real time.
Identify irregularities in the data and report anomalies to election officials as needed.
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