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Audit Social Media Toolkit

Wednesday, November 04, 2026

What is this toolkit for?

This toolkit includes graphics and sample social media text to help explain election audits to voters, including what an audit is, how independent checks keep the process accountable, and how audits and testing confirm that ballots were counted correctly. These materials build on the text and images available in the 2026 Election Official Social Media Toolkit and the 2026 National Poll Worker Recruitment Day Toolkit.

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A collage of nine graphics from the Election Audit Social Media Toolkit, including “Checking Our Work,” “Meet the Audit Team,” “Observe the Audit,” and “Secure Elections.”

What’s included

  • Eleven downloadable social media graphics (Graphic 3 comes in two versions) in both horizontal (1600x900) and vertical (1080x1350) formats.
  • Animated GIF versions of Graphic 5 (Audit Checklist) in both formats.
  • Sample social copy and alt text for each graphic.
  • Editable Canva templates you can customize for your office.

How to use these materials

Download the graphics directly or open the Canva templates to add your office’s specific information. Each graphic is paired with sample social copy. Use the copy as written, adjust it to reflect your jurisdiction’s procedures, or skip any post that doesn’t apply. Practices such as who conducts audits and who certifies results vary by state. Alt text is provided for the default images. If you customize an image, update its alt text to match. For more information about adding alt text to images, including tips and guidelines, please go to: Section 508 Alternative Text Guidelines.

Download graphics

To download all 24 graphics (horizontal and vertical formats for each of the 11 designs, including both versions of Graphic 3):

To download an individual graphic, right-click the download link below that graphic’s image and choose “Save link as…”

Graphic 1: Bipartisan Audit Teams
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A background fading from light red to light blue with an illustration of two election workers wearing round star stickers, working together at a long table. A woman with gray hair in a brown jacket and red skirt stands beside a ballot box with papers, while a man in a red shirt and blue pants tips papers from a container into a second box. To the left, white text on a dark blue panel reads, “Meet the Audit Team.”

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A background fading from light red to light blue. At the top, white text on a dark blue panel reads, “Meet the Audit Team.” Below, an illustration of two election workers wearing round star stickers, working together at a long table. A woman with gray hair in a brown jacket and red skirt stands beside a ballot box with papers, while a man in a red shirt and blue pants tips papers from a container into a second box.

Download vertical image for Graphic 1

Canva template: Open the Canva template deck (all 11 graphics)

Sample social copy: Did you know that our office uses bipartisan teams during audits to review ballots and verify results? This is one way we help ensure the process is fair and accountable to voters. Learn more: [Insert link]

Alternative social copy: Who checks our work? In [Insert jurisdiction name], independent audit boards are appointed to review election procedures. These additional checks help ensure accuracy, transparency, and accountability. Learn more: [Insert link]

Horizontal image alt text: A background fading from light red to light blue with an illustration of two election workers wearing round star stickers, working together at a long table. A woman with gray hair in a brown jacket and red skirt stands beside a ballot box with papers, while a man in a red shirt and blue pants tips papers from a container into a second box. To the left, white text on a dark blue panel reads, “Meet the Audit Team.”

Vertical image alt text: A background fading from light red to light blue. At the top, white text on a dark blue panel reads, “Meet the Audit Team.” Below, an illustration of two election workers wearing round star stickers, working together at a long table. A woman with gray hair in a brown jacket and red skirt stands beside a ballot box with papers, while a man in a red shirt and blue pants tips papers from a container into a second box.

Graphic 2: Checks and Balances
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A bright blue background with an illustration of two election workers talking. A woman in a red top and blue pants holds a white binder and gestures toward a man in a light blue shirt and dark gray pants who is reviewing a tan folder. To the left of the illustration, large white text reads, “Checking Our Work.”

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A bright blue background with an illustration of two election workers talking. A woman in a red top and blue pants holds a white binder and gestures toward a man in a light blue shirt and dark gray pants who is reviewing a tan folder. Above the illustration, large white text reads, “Checking Our Work.”

Download vertical image for Graphic 2

Canva template: Open the Canva template deck (all 11 graphics)

Sample social copy: Election administration includes many checks and balances. Our office helps ensure independent oversight and accountability by having different officials responsible for conducting the election, auditing the results, and certifying the election. Learn more: [Insert link]

Horizontal image alt text: A bright blue background with an illustration of two election workers talking. A woman in a red top and blue pants holds a white binder and gestures toward a man in a light blue shirt and dark gray pants who is reviewing a tan folder. To the left of the illustration, large white text reads, “Checking Our Work.”

Vertical image alt text: A bright blue background with an illustration of two election workers talking. A woman in a red top and blue pants holds a white binder and gestures toward a man in a light blue shirt and dark gray pants who is reviewing a tan folder. Above the illustration, large white text reads, “Checking Our Work.”

Graphic 3: Observe the Audit

Version 1: General

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A background fading from light pink to light blue with an illustration of a woman with long dark hair in a red top and blue jeans looking through black binoculars, with pale yellow clouds behind her. To the right, the title reads “Observe the Audit” in dark blue. Below, three checked items read: “See how results are checked,” “Watch the process up close,” and “Open to the public.”

Download horizontal image for Graphic 3, Version 1

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A background fading from light pink to light blue. At the top, the title reads “Observe the Audit” in dark blue. Below, an illustration of a woman with long dark hair in a red top and blue jeans looks through black binoculars, with pale yellow clouds behind her. To the right, three checked items read: “See how results are checked,” “Watch the process up close,” and “Open to the public.”

Download vertical image for Graphic 3, Version 1

Version 2: With event details

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A background fading from light pink to light blue with an illustration of a woman with long dark hair in a red top and blue jeans looking through black binoculars, with pale yellow clouds behind her. To the right, the title reads "Observe the Audit" in dark blue. Below, three lines with icons read: "Open to the public" with a checked box, "[Date & Time]" with a calendar icon, and "[Office/Location]" with a location pin icon.

Download horizontal image for Graphic 3, Version 2

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A background fading from light pink to light blue. At the top, the title reads "Observe the Audit" in dark blue. Below, an illustration of a woman with long dark hair in a red top and blue jeans looks through black binoculars, with pale yellow clouds behind her. To the right, three lines with icons read: "Open to the public" with a checked box, "[Date & Time]" with a calendar icon, and "[Office/Location]" with a location pin icon.

Download vertical image for Graphic 3, Version 2

Canva template: Open the Canva template deck (all 11 graphics)

Version 1: General

Sample social copy: Our post-election audit is open to the public. Come see how we check the results and watch the process up close. Learn more about observing: [Insert link]

Horizontal image alt text: A background fading from light pink to light blue with an illustration of a woman with long dark hair in a red top and blue jeans looking through black binoculars, with pale yellow clouds behind her. To the right, the title reads “Observe the Audit” in dark blue. Below, three checked items read: “See how results are checked,” “Watch the process up close,” and “Open to the public.”

Vertical image alt text: A background fading from light pink to light blue. At the top, the title reads “Observe the Audit” in dark blue. Below, an illustration of a woman with long dark hair in a red top and blue jeans looks through black binoculars, with pale yellow clouds behind her. To the right, three checked items read: “See how results are checked,” “Watch the process up close,” and “Open to the public.”

Version 2: With event details

Sample social copy: Want to see an election audit for yourself? Our post-election audit is open to public observers. Join us on [Insert date] at [Insert time] at [Insert location]. Learn more: [Insert link]

Horizontal image alt text: A background fading from light pink to light blue with an illustration of a woman with long dark hair in a red top and blue jeans looking through black binoculars, with pale yellow clouds behind her. To the right, the title reads “Observe the Audit” in dark blue. Below, three lines with icons read: “Open to the public” with a checked box, “[Date & Time]” with a calendar icon, and “[Office/Location]” with a location pin icon.

Vertical image alt text: A background fading from light pink to light blue. At the top, the title reads “Observe the Audit” in dark blue. Below, an illustration of a woman with long dark hair in a red top and blue jeans looks through black binoculars, with pale yellow clouds behind her. To the right, three lines with icons read: “Open to the public” with a checked box, “[Date & Time]” with a calendar icon, and “[Office/Location]” with a location pin icon.

Graphic 4: Election Audits
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A light blue background with an illustration of a woman using red binoculars, dressed in a blue dress. To the left of the illustration, the text reads, “Election Audits” with “Election” in blue and “Audits” in red with a red underline.

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A light blue background with an illustration of a woman using red binoculars, dressed in a blue dress. Above the illustration, the text reads, “Election Audits” with “Election” in blue and “Audits” in red with a red underline.

Download vertical image for Graphic 4

Canva template: Open the Canva template deck (all 11 graphics)

Sample social copy: The work doesn’t end on Election Day. Our office is currently conducting an audit to take a closer look at our election processes to verify that every vote was counted accurately. Learn more: [Insert link]

Horizontal image alt text: A light blue background with an illustration of a woman using red binoculars, dressed in a blue dress. To the left of the illustration, the text reads, “Election Audits” with “Election” in blue and “Audits” in red with a red underline.

Vertical image alt text: A light blue background with an illustration of a woman using red binoculars, dressed in a blue dress. Above the illustration, the text reads, “Election Audits” with “Election” in blue and “Audits” in red with a red underline.

Graphic 5: Audit Checklist
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A light blue background with an illustration of an election worker in a blue jacket and gray pants, holding a clipboard and gesturing toward a large red clipboard. The title at the top reads, “What Happens During an Election Audit?” The clipboard lists four checked items: “Auditors check seals and serial numbers.” “Auditors compare results to paper records.” “Auditors investigate any discrepancies.” “Auditors document and report audit results.”

Download horizontal image for Graphic 5

Download animated horizontal GIF for Graphic 5

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A light blue background with an illustration of an election worker in a blue jacket and gray pants, holding a clipboard and gesturing toward a large red clipboard. The title at the top reads, “What Happens During an Election Audit?” The clipboard lists four checked items: “Auditors check seals and serial numbers.” “Auditors compare results to paper records.” “Auditors investigate any discrepancies.” “Auditors document and report audit results.”

Download vertical image for Graphic 5

Download animated vertical GIF for Graphic 5

Canva template: Open the Canva template deck (all 11 graphics)

Sample social copy: What happens during an election audit? After every election, we double-check the voting machine totals against a sample of the paper ballots, confirm the security seals on our equipment and ballot containers are intact, and verify that our procedures were followed. We investigate and document any discrepancies. Learn more: [Insert link]

Alt text: A light blue background with an illustration of an election worker in a blue jacket and gray pants, holding a clipboard and gesturing toward a large red clipboard. The title at the top reads, “What Happens During an Election Audit?” The clipboard lists four checked items: “Auditors check seals and serial numbers.” “Auditors compare results to paper records.” “Auditors investigate any discrepancies.” “Auditors document and report audit results.”

Animated GIF alt text: An animated graphic on a light blue background with an illustration of an election worker in a blue jacket and gray pants, holding a clipboard and gesturing toward a large red clipboard. The title at the top reads, “What Happens During an Election Audit?” The clipboard shows one checked item at a time, fading from one to the next: “Auditors check seals and serial numbers.” “Auditors compare results to paper records.” “Auditors investigate any discrepancies.” “Auditors document and report audit results.”

Graphic 6: Secure Elections
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A white background with an illustration of a hand putting a ballot into a safe with a red shield symbol next to it, mimicking a ballot box. To the right of the illustration, white text on a red banner reads, “Secure Elections” with a padlock icon.

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A white background with an illustration of a hand putting a ballot into a safe with a red shield symbol next to it, mimicking a ballot box. Above the illustration, white text on a red banner reads, “Secure Elections” with a padlock icon.

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Canva template: Open the Canva template deck (all 11 graphics)

Sample social copy: Ensuring the integrity of our elections is a top priority! Audits provide an additional layer of protection by verifying results and identifying issues that may need attention. Learn more about the security measures in place to safeguard your vote: www.eac.gov/voters/election-security

Horizontal image alt text: A white background with an illustration of a hand putting a ballot into a safe with a red shield symbol next to it, mimicking a ballot box. To the right of the illustration, white text on a red banner reads, “Secure Elections” with a padlock icon.

Vertical image alt text: A white background with an illustration of a hand putting a ballot into a safe with a red shield symbol next to it, mimicking a ballot box. Above the illustration, white text on a red banner reads, “Secure Elections” with a padlock icon.

Graphic 7: Testing & Auditing
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A graphic titled “Testing & Auditing” displaying a three-step process: “Prepare” with an icon of three pencils, “Test” with an icon of a stopwatch and a checklist with x’s and a checkmark, and “Review” with an icon of a magnifying glass over a checkmark.

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A graphic titled “Testing & Auditing” displaying a three-step process: “Prepare” with an icon of three pencils, “Test” with an icon of a stopwatch and a checklist with x’s and a checkmark, and “Review” with an icon of a magnifying glass over a checkmark.

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Canva template: Open the Canva template deck (all 11 graphics)

Sample social copy: We check that voting equipment counts votes accurately before and after every election. Before Election Day, we test each machine. After the election, we compare the votes counted by the machines to the votes marked on the paper ballots. Both are important audit safeguards. Learn more: [Insert link]

Alt text: A graphic titled “Testing & Auditing” displaying a three-step process: “Prepare” with an icon of three pencils, “Test” with an icon of a stopwatch and a checklist with x’s and a checkmark, and “Review” with an icon of a magnifying glass over a checkmark.

Graphic 8: Election Audit Process
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A graphic titled “Election Audit” in red text on a white band. Below, on a light blue background, four connected steps run left to right, each with an icon: “Election officials randomly select ballots to audit.” “The ballots are hand counted and the vote totals are compared to the machine counted vote totals.” “Any discrepancies are investigated.” “Audit results are documented and reported.” The sequence ends with a red button labeled “Audit Complete.”

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A graphic titled “Election Audit” in red text on a white band. Below, on a light blue background, four connected steps run top to bottom, each with an icon: “Election officials randomly select ballots to audit.” “The ballots are hand counted and the vote totals are compared to the machine counted vote totals.” “Any discrepancies are investigated.” “Audit results are documented and reported.” The sequence ends with a red button labeled “Audit Complete.”

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Canva template: Open the Canva template deck (all 11 graphics)

Sample social copy: How does an election audit work? Ballots are randomly selected, votes are hand counted and compared to reported totals, any discrepancies are investigated, and differences are documented and reported. Learn more: [Insert link]

Horizontal image alt text: A graphic titled “Election Audit” in red text on a white band. Below, on a light blue background, four connected steps run left to right, each with an icon: “Election officials randomly select ballots to audit.” “The ballots are hand counted and the vote totals are compared to the machine counted vote totals.” “Any discrepancies are investigated.” “Audit results are documented and reported.” The sequence ends with a red button labeled “Audit Complete.”

Vertical image alt text: A graphic titled “Election Audit” in red text on a white band. Below, on a light blue background, four connected steps run top to bottom, each with an icon: “Election officials randomly select ballots to audit.” “The ballots are hand counted and the vote totals are compared to the machine counted vote totals.” “Any discrepancies are investigated.” “Audit results are documented and reported.” The sequence ends with a red button labeled “Audit Complete.”

Graphic 9: What Is a Post-Election Audit?
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An illustrative image featuring a magnifying glass focusing on a document with checkmarks, accompanied by the question “What is a post-election audit?” set against a blue background.

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An illustrative image featuring a magnifying glass focusing on a document with checkmarks, accompanied by the question “What is a post-election audit?” set against a blue background.

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Canva template: Open the Canva template deck (all 11 graphics)

Sample social copy: Curious about post-election audits? A post-election audit is a routine check of procedures, results, and equipment. They help confirm accuracy, identify potential issues, and provide evidence about how the election was conducted. Learn more: [Insert link]

Alt text: An illustrative image featuring a magnifying glass focusing on a document with checkmarks, accompanied by the question “What is a post-election audit?” set against a blue background.

Graphic 10: Official Elections Seal
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A hand holds a dark blue “Official Elections Seal” with a barcode and a “Tamper Evident Label.” The headline reads: “Votes are secured at every stage of the process.”

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A hand holds a dark blue “Official Elections Seal” with a barcode and a “Tamper Evident Label.” The headline reads: “Votes are secured at every stage of the process.”

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Canva template: Open the Canva template deck (all 11 graphics)

Sample social copy: We secure voting systems at every stage of the process. We use safeguards like tamper-evident seals and documented handling procedures to protect ballots and election equipment throughout the election, including during post-election audits. Learn more: [Insert link]

Alt text: A hand holds a dark blue “Official Elections Seal” with a barcode and a “Tamper Evident Label.” The headline reads: “Votes are secured at every stage of the process.”

Graphic 11: Did You Know?
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Illustration of a blue voting machine with a tablet screen. A shield icon with a checkmark appears beside security progress bars, and a hand cursor points to a password field with hidden characters. Two overlapping circles with percentage symbols appear at the top left. White text on a red banner at the bottom left reads, “Did you know?”

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Illustration of a blue voting machine with a tablet screen. A shield icon with a checkmark appears beside security progress bars, and a hand cursor points to a password field with hidden characters. Two overlapping circles with percentage symbols appear at the top left. White text on a red banner at the bottom left reads, “Did you know?”

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Canva template: Open the Canva template deck (all 11 graphics)

Sample social copy: Did you know? Paper ballots allow us to check voting machine results independently. By comparing the paper record with reported totals, audits provide an additional way to verify the count. Learn more about the additional measures in place to safeguard your vote: [Insert link]

Alt text: Illustration of a blue voting machine with a tablet screen. A shield icon with a checkmark appears beside security progress bars, and a hand cursor points to a password field with hidden characters. Two overlapping circles with percentage symbols appear at the top left. White text on a red banner at the bottom left reads, “Did you know?”

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