Inside the Ballot Box

Demystifying Election Security: A Conversation with the Board of Elections to go Inside the Ballot Box

Portage County, OH — Have you ever wondered how your vote is protected once you cast it? The League of Women Voters Northern Portage County (LWV NPC) is here to answer those questions and more.

Whether you've voted on Election Day, early in person, or have concerns about the security of paper ballots and voting machines, you're not alone. Many voters share concerns about the integrity of the voting process and the security measures in place to ensure every vote is accurately counted.

To address these concerns, LWV NPC is hosting a special event: Democracy Dialogues: Inside the Ballot Box. This event will feature a casual conversation with Theresa Nielsen, Deputy Director of the Portage County Board of Elections (BOE), who will provide insights into what happens before, during, and after Election Day.

Event Details:
- Date: Wednesday, September 4, 2024
- Time: 6:30 PM
- Location: Warren Sherman Hayden Memorial Auditorium, 11715 OH-700, Hiram, OH 44234

During this informative session, you'll learn about the following topics and more:

• The security protocols in place when you scan your ballot on Election Day.
• The measures ensuring that every early in-person vote is legitimate and counted only once.
• The process for securely delivering paper ballots to the Portage County Board of Elections.
•  Why some election results are reported quickly while others take more time.

Submit Your Questions:
The public is invited to submit their questions in advance via a form available below. Your questions will help guide the discussion and ensure that the most pressing concerns are addressed.

The League of Women Voters Northern Portage County believes that an informed electorate is the cornerstone of democracy. We encourage all community members to join us for this important conversation. Your questions and participation will help us all better understand the safeguards that protect our most fundamental right: the right to vote.

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