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Certification Authority

A woman in business attire sits at a desk, holding an “Election Results Certification” document that bears the seal of a recognized Certification Authority. On the desk are a binder labeled “Election Audit” and papers titled “Voting Report.”.

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Last Updated on July 8, 2026 by Hannah Seeley

The certification authority in an election is the person or body that officially validates your election results. Before certifying an election, the authority makes sure that you followed all voting procedures and that there are no accuracy issues with the election. Only then will they finalize and announce the results.

Categories: Voting Methods & Procedures
Tags: Governance, Legal & Compliance
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