Starting now: a discussion of how ballots will be counted, what steps are being taken to make sure all votes are counted. Dr. Shirley Weber, Cal. Sec. of State, Derek Tisler of the Brennan Center are here. fb.watch/gB38Zx_vt8/ @derektisler @BrennanCenter @CASOSVote
Some voters are going to face challenges because of more requirements to prove identity, esp. in Georgia and Texas, says @derektisler #2022Vote #midterms #YourVoteCounts
States typically require two bi-partisan people to check ballots. It is slow. @derektisler
The goal should never be to produce a quick result. What we see on election night are media predictions. @derektisler @BrennanCenter
Final results may take several weeks, says @derektisler of the @BrennanCenter
Make a voting plan. Find your polling place, and figure out what id you may need beforehand. Return your mail-in ballot at a drop-box. This close to election day, the post office may not be able to get your ballot in in time. @derektisler @BrennanCenter
What can we do if states refuse to certify the vote, asks @Mannyotiko ? @derektisler says election officials are required to do so.
California Secretary of State Dr. Shirley Weber assures us: "We are committed to ensuring that every vote in California will count." @CASOSVote 
If you take your ballot to the post office or in a mailbox, make sure your ballot is postmarked on or before 8 pm on election night. Track the status of your ballot: sos.ca.gov/elections/ball…
Everyone in California gets a vote by mail ballot. You don't even need a stamp, says Dr. Weber @CASOSVote
There are election deniers. "I have been sued a large number of times. But all of them have failed. There was no 'there' there. There was no proof." Dr. Shirley Weber, @CASOSVote
Our voting places are safe. "We have worked hard to make sure that those who are working at our polls also are safe," says Dr. Weber, noting that her mother was a poll worker for many years.
Everyone in California can vote, including those in jail and ex-offenders, says Dr. Weber, @CASOSVote High school workers can work the polls for school credits.
"Californians believe in democracy," says Dr. Shirley Weber, @CASOSVote #EveryVoteCounts #YourVoteMatters
Henrietta Burroughs @Henrie818 asks why can't people who make frivolous complaints be prosecuted? They can, says @CASOSVote
Floyd Alvin Galloway @the1answerman asks about voter intimidation. SolomonOSmith @nerd_written asks if poll workers are dropping out because of intimidation. Dr. Weber assures there will be poll workers at every site @CASOSVote
@PilarMarrero EMS moderator says much of the country remains normal. Threats and intimidation are not everywhere. @derektisler says voting can be an enjoyable experience.
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