# Candidate Totals by Batch

In order to conduct a batch comparison risk limiting audit, Arlo needs candidate vote totals for each batch. 

Open a spreadsheet program and create a simple spreadsheet. 

* Column A labeled “Batch Name” is for your batch name - this must match the batch names in your ballot manifest
* Additional columns should be labeled with the names of the target contest candidates or selections.  Your audit administrator will provide this information to you.

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Enter the data for your county or jurisdiction. When you're finished, take a second to ensure the total number of batches matches your number of batches in your ballot manifest and that the candidate totals are correct.  Then save the file as a .csv file. 

{% hint style="warning" %}
If auditing multiple contests, the candidate name headings must also include the contest name.  Example - "House of Representatives -  Jane Doe." Both names should match what was entered by the Audit Administrator during target contest setup.
{% endhint %}