Third parties oversee elections to ensure they are run in a free and fair manner. For example, we must track ballot requests and submitted ballots to ensure voters' voices are heard.
Protect the Vote is a national coalition of nonpartisan organizations focused on making sure everyone can vote. They have great volunteer opportunities across the country.
The New York Times asked officials in every state and the District of Columbia about their reporting processes and what share of votes they expect to be counted by noon on Wednesday, Nov. 4. Here’s what they said to expect.