QUICK SUMMARY

• Fairfax County takes comprehensive measures to ensure every vote is accurately recorded, safely stored and properly counted.
• A voting machine undergoes rigorous testing to verify it reads and counts ballots correctly. Strict protocols and database tracking protect mail-in absentee ballots and prevent double voting.
• With more than 745,000 registered voters in Fairfax County, the largest jurisdiction in Virginia, accurate tabulation takes time.
• After Election Day, all valid ballots are included in the final count and any discrepancies are addressed before certification.