The election results we see, hear and read about on election night are not the final results. In fact, these are known as “unofficial” results. The outcome of the election is not official until election officials complete the canvass of votes and certification of results, which sometimes may be several weeks after Election Day. The purpose of the canvass is to account for every ballot cast and to ensure that each valid vote is included in the official results before certifying the election.

Remember, post election procedures vary, so be sure to contact your state for more information. Many election officials use social media to deliver unofficial election updates. Follow EAC’s election official list on Twitter to get updates.

Learn more about provisional ballots, canvassing and certifying elections, recounts, absentee voting and military and overseas ballots. Visit EAC's Election Resource Library for additional information.

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More polling place locators and election resources are below. Or click on our national map to contact your state election office. Also, the New York City Board of Elections wants voters to tell them how it’s going! Any problems? Need assistance? They want to hear from poll workers, too. Tweet them at BOENYC and follow #nycvotes or call 1-866-868-3692.

Polling Place Locators, cont.

• Santa Clara County, California
• Luzerne County, Pennsylvania

Election Day Hashtags

• Brevard County, FL Supervisor of Elections: #votebrevard
• Pasco County, Florida Supervisor of Elections: #VotePasco
• Knox County, Kentucky Election Commission: #knoxvotes
• Monroe County, IN Clerk: #BtownElex
• Virginia State Board of Elections: #vaelections

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• Arizona
• San Francisco, California
• Marion County (Indianapolis), Indiana
• Kentucky
• Baltimore, Maryland
• Wake County (Raleigh), North Carolina
• Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Bexar County (San Antonio), Texas
• Harris County (Houston), Texas
• Texas

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More polling place locators:

• Pasco County, Florida
• Mississippi
• North Carolina
• Pennsylvania

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Throughout the day, EAC will capture and blog election updates & information to assist voters. For those who have not yet voted, the following election offices offer online polling place locators:

• Los Angeles County, California
• Sarasota County, Florida
• Georgia
• Iowa (city elections)
• Maine
• New York City
• Ohio
• Oklahoma
• Virginia

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Election Day is here, and it’s a good idea to verify and review basic information before going to the polling place. Many election offices offer online polling place locators, registration status updates and other customer service tools to assist voters. Visit your state’s election office website to access these tools and get basic information. Try to find the answers to these questions before going to vote:

• Where do I vote? Due to redistricting and other changes, do not assume you are voting in the same location as last time!
• What do I need to bring? Find out if you are required to bring identification. If so, what kind.
• What are the voting hours?

Many election officials provide sample ballots that can be easily downloaded from the Internet. It’s always a good idea to take a few minutes to review the ballot before going to vote. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO!

For live updates today from election officials throughout the nation, follow EAC’s list on Twitter.
 

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