Vote Counting Index
The Vote Counting topic area deals with the actual counting of votes, which requires accuracy, speed and security. A discussion of 8 fundamental principles of vote counting, (transparency, security, professionalism, accuracy, secrecy, timeliness, accountability, and equity), is presented in Guiding Principles. For more general information on this topic area, please select Overview.
In addition to the above-mentioned topics, this topic area addresses issues relating to cost and administrative considerations, the effects of a choice of ballot on the count, and vote counting at polling stations versus counting centres.
Main topics within Vote Counting:
Electoral System and Ballot Type Implications for the Count
Vote Counting at Polling Stations
Vote Counting at Counting Centres
In addition, the Country Examples Index provides country examples of how votes are counted. Each country has a different electoral system, highlighting vote-counting considerations for each system.
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