This guide outlines the best practices and standard operating procedures that election officials use to secure voting systems throughout the entire election cycle. It details 11 key stages, including ballot design, equipment programming and testing, poll worker training, election day procedures, and post-election processes like auditing, canvassing, and secure storage. The document emphasizes the importance of common-sense tools and procedures like physical locks, tamper-evident seals, system testing, audits, and strict chain of custody protocols.
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