# Pre-Election Setup Checklist

To prepare for an election, complete the following steps:

* [ ] Verify the [previous election's files were retained and removed](https://docs.voting.works/vxsuite-user-manual-v2/after-election-night/retaining-and-removing-election-files)
* [ ] [Configure VxAdmin](https://docs.voting.works/vxsuite-user-manual-v2/central-system-setup/configure-vxadmin)
* [ ] [Review definition & proof ballots](https://docs.voting.works/vxsuite-user-manual-v2/central-system-setup/review-definition-proofing-ballots)
* [ ] [Create Election Manager & Poll Worker Cards](https://docs.voting.works/vxsuite-user-manual-v2/central-system-setup/programming-cards)
* [ ] [Save Ballot Package](https://docs.voting.works/vxsuite-user-manual-v2/central-system-setup/save-ballot-package) - if ballots or sample ballots will be printed by a vendor or external printer
* [ ] [Print ballots](https://docs.voting.works/vxsuite-user-manual-v2/central-system-setup/ballots)
* [ ] [Format USB Drives](https://docs.voting.works/vxsuite-user-manual-v2/central-system-setup/formatting-usb-drives) (if not new)
* [ ] [Configure VxScans](https://docs.voting.works/vxsuite-user-manual-v2/precinct-system-setup-diagnostics/configure-vxscan)
* [ ] [Configure VxMarks](https://docs.voting.works/vxsuite-user-manual-v2/precinct-system-setup-diagnostics/configuring-and-operating-vxmark)
* [ ] [Configure VxCentralScan](https://docs.voting.works/vxsuite-user-manual-v2/central-system-setup/configure-ballot-scanner)
* [ ] Prepare for [Logic and Accuracy Testing](https://docs.voting.works/vxsuite-user-manual-v2/l-and-a-testing/l-and-a-checklist)

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