GSE Tally Method

The Gold Standard Elections Tally Method is a simple, efficient and effective way to count the vote. This method can be done with most ballot types and only requires people, paper, and pens. Our recommendation is for a second poll worker crew to come in after the polls close to count. These workers can be identified and trained by the parties and election officials, but should be recruited from the general public. Another option is to create a system similar to the jury selection system. In recent trainings conducted with young and old citizens, we had minimal, if any, errors after a quick 15-minute training.

The method is very secure and can be double-checked and verified by scanning the batch of ballots before the count, and or recording with a phone or iPad. To count by midnight, we recommend that precincts be kept to a maximum of 1500. The biggest general elections would result in approximately 1,000 ballots based on turnout. This would require 3-4 teams of 4 to count per precinct, and they could easily finish in no more than 4 hours. To learn more, visit www.goldstandardelections.com