This course provides an introduction to ballot management, an essential aspect of modern election administration. Through this course, you will gain an understanding of the shift toward paper ballots and the importance of managing these ballots throughout the election process. The course introduces key concepts such as ballot organization, accounting, reconciliation, and chain of custody, which collectively form the foundation of a robust ballot management system. By framing up these four pillars, you will understand the significance of ballot management.

Ballot Management Series

This course is part of the Ballot Management series. The courses in this series include:

• Ballot Accounting: Perfecting Inventory Management
• Ballot Organization: Everything in Its Place
• Ballot Reconciliation: Balancing Votes and Voters
• Ballot Chain of Custody: Evidence of a Secure Process

This course should take approximately 20-25 minutes to complete.

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