Opening Polls

Opening Polls on VxScan

After VxScan is plugged in, the Polls Closed screen will show.

To open the polls:

insert Poll Worker Card
select Yes, Open the Polls
insert thermal paper
select Print Additional Polls Opened Report to print more reports

The polls are now open. The number of ballots scanned should be zero. Verify the precinct name and election date are correct in the bottom left corner.

Below is an example of the Polls Opened Report. All contest totals should be zero when polls are opened.

Prepare VxScan for Voting

The polls are now ready for voters.

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