Election Integrity Checklist
Assess your election procedures across 20 best-practice items in five categories. Check items that apply and see your integrity score instantly.
Why Election Integrity Matters
Trust in elections depends on procedures that are transparent, secure, and verifiable.
Voter Registration
Accurate, up-to-date voter rolls prevent fraud and ensure eligible citizens can vote. Regular list maintenance and cross-checks are essential.
Ballot Security
Chain-of-custody procedures, tamper-evident seals, and secure storage protect ballots from loss, theft, or alteration.
Transparency
Public observation, open counting processes, and audit trails allow stakeholders to verify that results reflect actual votes cast.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the election integrity checklist.
Items are based on best practices from the Election Assistance Commission, the Brennan Center for Justice, and international election observation standards from the OSCE. They represent widely accepted benchmarks for election integrity.
No. The checklist covers a wide range of best practices but cannot guarantee integrity. It is a self-assessment tool, not a certification or audit. Real election security depends on proper implementation, training, and oversight.
Yes. Your checked items are saved to your browser's localStorage. If you return later, your progress will be restored on the same device and browser. This works even if you close the tab and come back days later.
Each checked item adds 5 points. The total out of 100 determines your rating: Poor (0-39), Fair (40-59), Good (60-79), or Excellent (80-100). Category bars show your coverage within each of the five areas.
An Excellent rating means most best practices are in place. It suggests a robust election integrity framework, but does not account for every possible risk or edge case. Use it as a starting point, not a final verdict.