Ways to Use Actual Vote
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Here are the different ways to use Actual Vote. With each of them, you help improve accuracy and transparency in vote reporting, which strengthens democracy.
Can we count on you to participate with Actual Vote for the midterm elections?
Actual Vote Hero
Someone who records at least one poll tape at a vote center on election night. Learn more→
Actual Vote Post-Election Star
Someone who makes an appointment to view poll tapes at their local election office in the days after the election. Particularly relevant in areas where poll tapes aren’t posted on election night. Learn more→
Actual Vote Analysis Pro
Someone who who helps with the transcription and analysis of Actual Vote recordings—either their own, or other people’s. Learn more→
Audit Committee Leader
Someone who coordinates a team of Actual Vote users to video-record and analyze poll tapes for an election. Learn more→
Poll Watcher with Actual Vote
Poll watchers sometimes are legally allowed to view poll tapes when the public can’t. Learn more→
Poll Worker with Actual Vote
Poll workers sometimes are legally allowed to view poll tapes when the public can’t. Learn more→
Actual Vote for Documenting Events
If you observe an election security-related event and you’re legally allowed to film, you can document it with Actual Vote so that a copy of your video will be stored on our servers. Learn more→
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