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Elections
Fact checking multiple videos claiming to show early voting voter fraud
We fact checked multiple videos claiming to show early voting voter fraud. Each was traced to a Russian troll farm called Storm-1516.
Elections
Yes, some states count votes before Election Day
Most U.S. states do not allow votes to be counted until Election Day. But there are a dozen, including two swing states, that allow early vote counting.
Elections
Yes, it’s normal for official results to come in after election night
How ballots are counted, when they are counted and when results are certified are all reasons why official election results are typically finalized after Nov. 5.
Elections
Yes, there can be a tie in the Electoral College, but it’s unlikely
A tie in the Electoral College is mathematically possible but rare. We VERIFY who decides the winner of the presidential election if that happens.
Elections
No, you can’t change your vote after your ballot has been processed
It’s impossible to change your vote once your ballot has been scanned or opened, elections experts told VERIFY. Here’s why.
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Spreadsheet showing Michigan voter data isn't proof of election fraud
A spreadsheet from Michigan’s voter database has gone viral as "proof" of duplicate ballots in Wayne County. Lara Trump and state officials debunked the rumor.
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No, you can’t change your vote after your ballot has been processed
Some people online who voted early in the 2024 presidential election are wondering if they can change their vote. You can’t if your ballot has been processed.
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You can vote for any party in the general election despite your political registration
Whether you are registered as a Republican, Democrat or another political party, you are allowed to vote for any candidate you want in the general election.
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Rules for taking photos of your ballot vary by state
States run their own elections and set their own regulations, which is why rules for photo taking at the polls vary state-by-state.
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No, residents of Puerto Rico cannot vote for president
Residents of Puerto Rico are U.S. citizens, but they can't vote in presidential general elections. That’s because territories don’t have Electoral College votes.
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Yes, election officials regularly clean voter rolls
Federal law requires election officials to regularly update their voter lists and clean voter rolls.
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