# Election Night Checklist

On election night, you will need VxAdmin (laptop in orange pelican case and printer in gray case on wheels). 

### Tallying and Saving Results

* [ ] set up VxAdmin
* [ ] set up printer
* [ ] 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
  * [ ] **Towns**: print an *`Unofficial Full Election Tally Report`* as the Zero Report
  * [ ] **City Wards**: print an *`Unofficial Single Precinct 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
* [ ] select Adjudication from the side menu, select a purple *`Adjudicate`* button to start adjudicating write-ins for a contest, continue until all buttons are complete
* [ ] add manual tallies (select Tally from the side menu and then *`Manual Tallies`*) (when applicable)
  * [ ] select the ballot style (town, school, ward, etc.)
  * [ ] select **PRECINCT** as the Voting Method - You should never choose absentee
  * [ ] enter number of total hand count ballots
  * [ ] enter amounts for each contest - note that each box must be have a number
    * [ ] if no votes were cast for a candidate, enter 0
      * [ ] if no votes were cast in a contest - this is an UNDERVOTE
      * [ ] if more votes were cast than allowed for a contest - this is an OVERVOTE
      * [ ] a green checkmark at the bottom of the screen stating *Entered tallies are valid* will confirm your counts are correct
  * [ ] select *`Save & Next`*
* [ ] select Reports from the side menu and review, print, and export report as a PDF
  * [ ] **Towns**: print an *`Unofficial Full Election Tally Report`* for the results
  * [ ] **City Wards**: print an *`Unofficial Single Precinct Tally Report`* , selecting your ward, for the results
* [ ] select Reports from the side menu, review, print, and export an *`Unnofficial Write-in Adjudication Report`*
* [ ] verify all steps above are ***fully completed*** and reports reflect all ballots and adjudication
* [ ] select Reports from side menu, and *`Mark Election Results as Official`* in VxAdmin
* [ ] select Reports from the side menu, print and export as a PDF
  * [ ] **Towns**: print an *`Official Full Election Tally Report`* for the results
  * [ ] **City Wards**: print an *`Official Single Precinct Tally Report`* , selecting your ward, 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`*  (keep the default and click *`Save`*)
* [ ] eject and remove the USB drive

{% hint style="warning" %}
**City Wards** must also complete the following tasks:

* [ ] insert new USB drive labeled with your ward number

* [ ] select Reports from the side menu, go to the *`Full Election Tally Report`* and select *`Export CDF Report`*

* [ ] save the CDF election results report to your USB drive

* [ ] eject USB Drive

* [ ] transfer the USB Drive to your city clerk for aggregation
  {% endhint %}

* [ ] 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 October 22, 2025.


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