> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.voting.works/nh-checklists/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.voting.works/nh-checklists/new-hampshire-vxsuite-v4-checklists/pre-election-checklist-state-elections.md). # Pre-Election Checklist - State Elections ### **VxAdmin** #### **Remove Previous Election Files** * [ ] log in with **system administrator card** * [ ] select Election from the side menu * [ ] select *`Unconfigure Machine`* #### Configure VxAdmin * [ ] insert USB drive containing the election package * [ ] Note: Election package will be delivered via UPS to your office * [ ] select the file name of the correct election package * [ ] verify the title and date of election are correct * [ ] select *`eject USB`* * [ ] remove and securely store USB drive * [ ] select *`Settings`* from the side menu and verify the current time and date are correct #### Create Election Manager & Poll Worker Cards * [ ] select *`Smart Cards`* from the side menu * [ ] insert 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 Card`* * [ ] for 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 *`Settings`* from the side menu and select *`Format USB`* * [ ] confirm you want to format the USB drive by selecting *`Format USB`* * [ ] repeat 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 *`Election`* from the side menu in VxAdmin * [ ] select *`Save Election Package`* * [ ] insert USB drive when prompted * [ ] select *`Save`* * [ ] select *`Eject USB`* * [ ] after 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. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.voting.works/nh-checklists/new-hampshire-vxsuite-v4-checklists/pre-election-checklist-state-elections.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.