Not to political parties. Not to candidates. And certainly not to corporations.
AUDIT USA has developed ballot image auditing instructions and tools to ensure transparency in the 2020 election. We must know that votes are counted correctly!
AUDIT is fighting nationwide — and especially in key states and counties — to have local election officials implement specific steps for this November’s elections that will bring transparency to the 2020 election vote tabulation process. This is one area of focus among many for the individuals and organizations fighting to maintain and strengthen the foundation of our democracy. To learn more about the many efforts underway to protect our rights to elect our leaders, or to volunteer in these efforts, please visit Scrutineers.org. Scrutineers trains volunteers and then connects them with others in their communities, including how to do ballot image auditing.
You can help the United States have transparent and publicly verified elections.
If you would like to learn more about ballot image auditing, or would like to financially support this work, read on!
AUDIT USA’s work often entails filing lawsuits against election officials who do not follow federal requirements to maintain election materials — including scanned ballot images — for 22 months. Many lawyers assist us at no cost, but we must raise funds to cover filing fees and other expenses. You can support ballot image auditing by making a contribution.
You can read detailed information about ballot image auditing by selecting any of the options under “Ballot Image Project” in the menu at the top. And learn more about AUDIT USA.
We post updates on our current work on the AUDIT USA Facebook page. Below are our three most recent posts.
Vote counting is not a matter of left or right, but of right or wrong!
Dear Gina, there is no doubt that Joe Biden won Arizona. The bipartisan bill, supported by Sen. Ken Bennett, myself, and SoS Adrian Fontes, aimed to combat the spread of misinformation with factual evidence. Wouldn't it be nice if precinct committee persons could tell their neighbors that they know the elections are real because they can add it up themselves and see the evidence by precinct?
Did you know that the 2020 election had the highest turnout in 120 years, but still, 80 million people didn't vote because they don't believe it's real or think it's a waste of time? Our Democratic Republic is in crisis, and it's not getting better.
Gina, transparency equals truth! Abraham Lincoln believed in transparency, as evidenced by the following quote: "I have faith in the people. They will not consent to disunion. The danger is, they are misled. Let them know the truth and the country is safe."
Please understand this: voting is the secret process, counting anonymous ballots is a public process. Many of our fellow Americans have lost faith in a system that is not verifiable to the people. Many of us who studied elections know how easily it could be manipulated. Truly, the only way to secure the black box is to make it transparent by utilizing anonymous public records and real audits.
Did you read my article or cherry-pick it to attack me? In that same document, did you read the part about Barbara F. Walter's 2022 book "How Civil Wars Start"? She states, "While elections can be an important tool for reducing conflict, they must be carefully managed and conducted in a way that is fair, transparent, and inclusive of all groups in society." She further elaborates in this NPR interview, highlighting the complex relationship between civil war, political exclusion, and elections. www.pbs.org/wnet/amanpour-and-company/video/barbara-f-walter-how-civil-wars-start-zlrp4i/
As a lifelong Democrat and election expert, I participated in the Maricopa "Fraudit" starting in April 2021 on three levels: as an observer, as a myth-buster, and to protect our Democratic Republic. I don't understand how some people think that ignoring a whole group of people is a solution. Sometimes, I feel as if I'm living in the 1930s in pre-Nazi Germany, watching people with brown shirts walking down the street beating a drum and saying fascist things. I can see people ignoring them, and most did! And how did that work out? They went on to kill 85 million people in World War II.
I find it easier to win their hearts and minds and then convince them with facts. Yes, I'm guilty of convincing the right to go left on ballot images. And then I went to my brothers and sisters on the left, and they said no way, even though it is part of our party platform in a resolution that we passed in 2010. Here is the link, PLEASE READ: bit.ly/3C6No2p
The Arizona constitutional provision cited by the Court as Ariz. Const. Art VII, §1. It reads in full: §1. Method of Voting; secrecy Section 1. All elections by the people shall be by ballot, or by such other method as may be prescribed by law; Provided, that secrecy in voting shall be preserved.
“Voting is the process of casting a ballot. After voting, the same ballot has been "voted." There is no secrecy in counting votes on ballots. Ballots are anonymous and are deposited, unsigned, in boxes along with all other anonymous ballots; said Attorney Bill Risner, Tucson.
My participation was condemned by many Democrats because the audit was perceived as a partisan Republican initiative, which it was. However, my work in elections is nonpartisan, as indicated by my business card, which reads "ELECTION INTEGRITY IS NOT ABOUT THE 'RIGHT' OR 'LEFT.' IT'S ABOUT RIGHT AND WRONG." My involvement in the audit did not mean that I supported the way that particular audit was conducted, but it did mean that I was there to observe and report on the goings-on and flaws in the process. I also brought in many other election experts who have written extensively about problems with the audit's procedures and conclusions. Ken Bennett, former SOS, and I held them accountable. I was assaulted twice there.
As a lifelong Democrat who knows that transparency is the currency of trust, our party used to be about open government and transparency. So why not try to understand the law and the big picture?
Unfortunately, I'm not looking down the line to the 2024 election. I do not want our party to be betrayed as part of the security state by the MAGAs. We have always been the party of open government and transparency; don't let them take that away from us! This could lead to a disaster possibly in the 2024 election. The House and Senate unanimously supported this bill from the Republican side. Read my article in Who What and Why; it explains some of the crazy politics that's going on inside the sausage factory: bit.ly/3OzIVNi
I've been doing this for 19 years, and public records are almost impossible to get. How bad is it? Read my article in Who What and Why. I got sued by Santa Cruz County for asking for a public record. Think about that? What message does that send to citizens? If you ask questions, you might be sued by your government.
I was not a fan of President Reagan. As far as I'm concerned, he was a puppet of radical capitalism. However, I do agree with his statement: "Trust but Verify."
I want you to know that I'm not here to try to insult or hurt your feelings. We have a lot in common; we both care about elections, and we are both Democrats, and that's a good start! In 2005, I was a runner-up for Democrat of the year for my work in elections.
Please take advantage of my expertise, and feel free to call me and honestly debate. Bring your experts, and if needed, I will bring mine.
My number is 520-339-2696. I prefer to use Zoom, and I'd be glad to send you a Zoom link. If you and a couple of friends want to honestly debate with civility as part of the rules, then I'm all yours. I'm here to help you understand what's at stake.
Thank you for caring and speaking up.
John R Brakey, 520-339-2696 JohnBrakey@gmail.com
Digital Ballot Images: Key to Trustworthy Elections & Bridging Our Great Divide - WhoWhatWhy
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Given the extent to which election transparency is in the public interest, we are all stakeholders with a constructive role to play in finding the right way to achieve it.The big value in "Never giving up!" is the ability to persevere through challenges, fostering personal growth, resilience, self-belief, and eventually leading to success.
Please take the time to read "Digital Ballot Images: Key to Trustworthy Elections & Bridging Our Great Divide" by me, on 05/19/23. This article sheds light on the significance of HB2560 and the dysfunction that's going on in our Democratic Republic. link: bit.ly/3OzIVNi
I urge you to take the time to read the article below and an op-ed published on whowhatwhy.org bit.ly/3OzIVNi titled "Digital Ballot Images: Key to Trustworthy Elections & Bridging Our Great Divide" by me, on 05/19/23. This article sheds light on the significance of HB2560 and the dysfunction that's going on in our Democratic Republic.
Hobbs Vetoes Fontes Supported Bipartisan Ballot Image Bill
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Supporters of a bipartisan bill say Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs missed an opportunity to present voters with essential election records that would have allowed them to verify the accuracy and legitimacy of the state’s future elections. The bill, sponsored in the House by Speaker of the House Ben ...
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