Counted On showcases the perfect storm of voter confusion, last-minute changes to the voting process, pandemic precautions, and a hotly contested general election. In this new series, Scripps News' Investigation Team tracks the election process through the eyes of a Virginia County Registrar, who is working through unprecedented circumstances to ensure a fair and accurate election in her county.
From the voting machine to the official numbers - see how a VA registrar counts each vote on Election night.
The James City County elections office oversees record early voter turnout. But the Director of Elections fears the stress of this year's general election may force registrars around the state to quit.
Elections officials must double check every absentee ballot to make sure it has been filled out correctly. If there is a mistake, they have to notify the voter and give them an opportunity to fix it. The "ballot curing" process is tedious and time-consuming, but the James City Count Elections Office staff say it's well worth it.
A Virginia county Electoral Board prepares for a potentially contentious Election Day while keep track of on-going early voting.
Last-minute changes to Virginia's elections process along with a high demand for absentee ballots have put pressure on elections officials.
