Voter-Verified Paper Audit Trails

Voter-Verified Paper Audit Trails (VVPAT) are physical pieces of paper generated by voting machines that show a summary of your vote. After selecting your choices on the machine, you can review this paper slip to confirm your selections are correct before it is printed. The paper is then stored securely, providing a tangible record that can be used in audits or recounts to ensure the electronic vote matches what you intended. This system increases transparency, helps prevent errors or fraud, and builds trust in the election process by allowing voters and officials to verify votes independently.