# Manual Tallies

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To enter tallies manually, select Tally from the side menu and select *`Add Manual Tallies`*. 

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Enter the Ballot Style, Precinct, and Voting Method of the ballots being added and select *`Add Tallies`* (this step will be repeated for any additional ballot styles and voting method).

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Enter the Total Ballots Cast and then distribute the votes accordingly, noting undervotes and overvotes as well as votes cast for a candidate.  If a vote is for a write-in candidate, select *`Add Write-In Candidate`* to enter the name found on the ballot and add a tally. Repeat this step for all contests. Select *`Save Tallies`* after entering all contests.

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