Dear John,
Calls for sham reviews disguised as audits aren't going away – and neither are the threats these reviews pose. While true post-election audits provide justified confidence in our elections, sham reviews undermine legitimate election results, mislead the public, and ultimately leave our democracy less secure. But what exactly distinguishes a true audit from a sham review? To help voters spot the difference, Verified Voting has put together this handy guide:
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 Who is conducting the audit process?
🟢 True Audits: Election officials from the jurisdiction.
🔴 Sham Reviews: Unqualified, politically motivated actors.
 Is the audit routine?
🟢 True Audits: Yes. Real audits usually happen right after an election.
🔴 Sham Reviews: No. Reviews can happen at any time.
 Are the processes transparent?
🟢 True Audits: Yes!
🔴 Sham Reviews: No. Sham reviews are secretive.
 Are the election systems kept secure?
🟢 True Audits: Yes. They follow documented processes.
🔴 Sham Reviews: No. Voting systems – and voters – can be exposed to vulnerabilities.
 What are the audit methods?
🟢 True Audits: Procedurally and statistically sound. Find out more here.
🔴 Sham Reviews: Who knows? Sham reviews are shrouded in secrecy. |
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We all have a role to play in making our elections secure, transparent, and trustworthy. Please help us combat disinformation about audits by sharing our new social media campaign on your Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram, and consider a gift to not only help us get these resources to all the voters who need them, but to shut down sham reviews once and for all.
With thanks,
The Verified Voting Team
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