Yes, We Can- Hand-count Hand-marked Paper Ballots

Americans want elections they can trust. Electronic voting systems have eroded that trust through repeated vulnerabilities, opaque processes, and unverifiable results. The Gold Standard hand-counted paper ballot system restores confidence by being accessible, secure, transparent, and individually verifiable — all while remaining faster and far less expensive than most people believe.

On November 14–15, 2024, more than 75 citizens from four states gathered on two weeks’ notice to conduct a full-scale mock election and optimization tests.

Here are key findings from the state leaders of this endeavor.