Election Night Checklist
On election night, you will need the Ballot Scanner (laptop + physical scanner) and the Election Manager (laptop + printer). Then, run this checklist.
Set up Election Manager laptop by plugging into power and plugging printer via USB to laptop.
Set up Ballot Scanner laptop by plugging into power and plugging scanner via USB to laptop.
Boot up both laptops.
Confirm scanner does not say TEST MODE and says No ballots have been scanned
If there is a problem, switch the scanner to Live Mode or Clear Ballot Data, both in Advanced.
Scan all ballots in batches of approximately 50.
Create a pile of ballots for adjudication as rejected from the scanner.
Adjudicate ballots with the resolution board.
Scan resolution board ballots.
Write down how many ballots were scanned by the scanner (on ballot scanner laptop screen).
Export CVRs to USB stick.
Export Backup to USB stick (in Advanced tab).
On Election Manager, ensure there are no CVRs loaded. If there are, remove them.
Print a zero report.
Load CVRs from USB stick.
Confirm the number of ballots displayed matches the number of ballots written down from scanning.
If applicable, load SEMS file from other machines (e.g. TSX GEMS results).
Print an unofficial tally of all ballots.
Export combined SEMS file to USB stick.
Upload combined SEMS file to SEMS.
