Pre-Election Checklist - State Elections
VxAdmin
Remove Previous Election Files
Configure VxAdmin
select the file name of the correct election package
verify the title and date of election are correct
select
eject USBremove and securely store USB drive
select
Settingsfrom the side menu and verify the current time and date are correct
Create Election Manager & Poll Worker Cards
select
Smart Cardsfrom the side menuinsert card to program into the card reader
select the correct button for the card you are programming
if the card was programmed for a previous election, select
Unprogram Cardfor election manager cards, record the PIN and keep it secure
repeat for all cards you need to program
lock VxAdmin (skip if continuing to the next section)
securely store all cards
Format USB Drives
log in with system administrator card
insert a USB drive
select
Settingsfrom the side menu and selectFormat USBconfirm you want to format the USB drive by selecting
Format USBrepeat for all USB drives you need to format (Town: 2 for each VxScan, City: 3 for each VxScan)
Save Election Package
log in with system administrator card
select
Electionfrom the side menu in VxAdminselect
Save Election Packageinsert USB drive when prompted
select
Saveselect
Eject USBafter VxAdmin confirms USB ejection, it is safe to remove the USB drive, repeat for each USB needed (2 for each VxScan)
lock VxAdmin
securely store system administrator card
VxScan
Remove Previous Election Files
log in with system administrator card
select
Unconfigure Machine
Configure VxScan
log in with election manager card
insert USB drive with the election package from VxAdmin
select the precinct the VxScan will be assigned to (if applicable)
verify the title and date of election are correct
verify the machine is in the mode you need (test ballot or official ballot mode)
remove election manager card
repeat on each VxScan
Updated on August 20, 2026.
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