Episode 2
Why Aren't Election Results Final on Election Night?
Election night offers a running picture, not the final official result. Learn how counting, canvassing, audits, recounts, projections and certification differ—and why totals can change as eligible ballots are included.Sources:https://www.eac.gov/voters/voter-faqshttps://www.eac.gov/election-officials/election-results-canvass-and-certificationhttps://www.eac.gov/sites/default/files/electionofficials/postelection/Guide_to_Election_Certification_EAC.pdf

Show notes
Election night offers a running picture, not the final official result. Learn how counting, canvassing, audits, recounts, projections and certification differ—and why totals can change as eligible ballots are included.
Sources:
https://www.eac.gov/voters/voter-faqs
https://www.eac.gov/election-officials/election-results-canvass-and-certification
https://www.eac.gov/sites/default/files/electionofficials/postelection/Guide_to_Election_Certification_EAC.pdf