# Election Night Checklist

On election night, you will need [VxAdmin](https://docs.voting.works/vxsuite-user-manual-v4/vxadmin-system-setup/vxadmin-hardware-setup) (laptop and printer). If scanning ballots centrally, you'll also need the [VxCentralScan](https://docs.voting.works/vxsuite-user-manual-v4/vxcentralscan/vxcentralscan-hardware-setup) (laptop and scanner) and the [Election Night Checklist - VxCS](https://docs.voting.works/vxsuite-user-manual-v4/vxcentralscan/election-night-checklist-vxcentralscan).

## Tallying and Saving Results

* [ ] Set up VxAdmin
* [ ] Log in with election manager card
* [ ] Select *`Tally`* from the side menu and verify there are no CVRs on VxAdmin
* [ ] Select *`Reports`* from the side menu, print an *`Unofficial Full Election Tally Report`* as the Zero Report
* [ ] Select *`Tally`* from the side menu, load CVRs from USB drive(s) - verify counts
* [ ] Adjudicate write-ins and marginal marks, if applicable, by selecting *`Adjudication`* from the side menu
* [ ] Add manual tallies (select *`Tally`* from the side menu and then *`Manual Tallies`*) (when applicable)
* [ ] Select *`Reports`* from the side menu and review, print, or save an *`Unofficial Full Election Tally Report`* for the results
* [ ] Select *`Reports`* from the side menu, review, print, or save a *`Write-in Adjudication Report`*
* [ ] Verify all steps above are fully completed and reports reflect all ballots and adjudication
* [ ] *`Mark Election Results as Official`* in VxAdmin
* [ ] Select *`Reports`* from the side menu, print or save an *`Official Full Election Tally Report`* for the results
* [ ] Select *`Reports`* from the side menu, print or save an official *`Write-in Adjudication Report`*
* [ ] Save other official results exports as required
* [ ] Power down VxAdmin using the keyboard power button. VxAdmin has shut down correctly when the screen is off and presents no content.
* [ ] Pack up VxAdmin, seal and document as required, and store in a secure climate-controlled environment
* [ ] Secure USB drive(s) as required