Vote counting

Vote counting is the process of tallying the votes cast in an election to determine the outcome. Once polls close, election officials organize and count each valid ballot, ensuring every vote is accurately recorded. This may involve manually counting paper ballots or using electronic systems. The counts are then verified for accuracy and compiled to produce totals for each candidate or option. Transparent and secure procedures are essential to maintain trust in the election results. Ultimately, the candidate or option with the most votes is declared the winner based on these counts.