Election Night Checklist

On election night, you will need VxAdmin (laptop and printer).

Tallying and Saving Results

• set up VxAdmin

• log in with election manager card

• select Tally from the side menu and verify there are no CVRs or manual tallies on VxAdmin

• select Reports from the side menu, print an Unofficial Full Election Tally Report as the Zero Report

• print additional reports as required

• select Tally from the side menu, load CVRs from USB drive(s) - verify counts

• adjudicate write-ins by selecting Write-Ins from the side menu

• add manual tallies (select Tally from the side menu and then Manual Tallies) (when applicable)

• select Reports from the side menu and review, print, and export a Full Election Tally Report for the results

• select Reports from the side menu, review, print, and export an Unnoficial Write-in Adjudication Report

• verify all steps above are fully completed and reports reflect all ballots and adjudication

• Mark Election Results as Official in VxAdmin

• select Reports from the side menu, print and export an Official Full Election Tally Report for the results

• print additional reports as required

• select Reports from the side menu, print and export an official Write-in Adjudication Report

• print additional reports as required

• select Settings from the side menu

• select Save Logs

• eject and remove the USB drive

• turn off the VxAdmin by pressing and holding the power button for a second and releasing

• pack up VxAdmin, seal and document as required, and store in a secure climate-controlled environment

• secure USB drive(s) as required

Last updated March 5, 2025.