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Elections

Yes, there can be a tie in the Electoral College, but it’s unlikely

Elections

It is possible for there to be a tie in the Electoral College

A tie in the Electoral College is mathematically possible but rare. We VERIFY who decides the winner of the presidential election if that happens.
Elections

No, a video of a Kentucky voting machine malfunction isn’t proof of election interference

The voter in the viral video was able to cast a ballot for the candidate of their choice. There is no evidence of “vote switching” happening in Kentucky.
Elections

Viral video alleging a group of Haitians voted illegally in Georgia is fake

The video was produced by Russian trolls to “raise unfounded questions about the integrity of the U.S. election and stoke divisions among Americans.”
Elections

Yes, if you are in line before the polls close, you have a legal right to vote

You can’t be turned away if the voting location closes after you get in line.
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No, thousands of votes are not being cast fraudulently on behalf of dead voters

It’s a common misconception that votes are being cast on behalf of dead people. But we can VERIFY there’s no widespread evidence of this actually happening.
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No, you can’t change your vote after your ballot has been processed

It’s impossible to change your vote once your ballot has been scanned or opened, elections experts told VERIFY. Here’s why.
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Spreadsheet showing Michigan voter data isn't proof of election fraud

A spreadsheet from Michigan’s voter database has gone viral as "proof" of duplicate ballots in Wayne County. Lara Trump and state officials debunked the rumor.
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No, you can’t change your vote after your ballot has been processed

Some people online who voted early in the 2024 presidential election are wondering if they can change their vote. You can’t if your ballot has been processed.
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Yes, you can track your mail-in ballot in most states

There are only three states that don’t offer online ballot trackers for people who vote by mail. Some counties in those states still have their own trackers.
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Stay in line after polls close; you can still vote

If you get in line before the polls close, you can’t be turned away even if you’re still in line after official closing time.
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You can vote for any party in the general election despite your political registration

Whether you are registered as a Republican, Democrat or another political party, you are allowed to vote for any candidate you want in the general election.