The bulk of the ballots to be processed/counted are Vote by Mail ballots that require signature verification, extraction & preparation before tabulation. The update schedule allows for larger volumes & makes each update substantive leading to more definitive results trends. 1/ There was (and typically is) a surge of Vote by Mail ballots returned on Election Day -- through the mail, at drop boxes, and at Vote Centers. Much of the work today is organizing the volumes of ballots received and establishing estimates responsive to queries. 2/

@FilmsForChange @TheBradBlog @HarriHursti @LuluFriesdat @jennycohn1 @MimiKennedyLA @DCLogan @stiles @latimes @LAProgressive @kcrw @KCET @SheilaKuehl @tedlieu @MOVI_Coalition Security of the elections process and systems is, indeed, important and a priority. There's much to be shared on the security provisions of the new voting model & equipment -- and on the care and expertise dedicated to aligning security to usability, accuracy and transparency / 1 @FilmsForChange @TheBradBlog @HarriHursti @LuluFriesdat @jennycohn1 @MimiKennedyLA @DCLogan @stiles @latimes @LAProgressive @kcrw @KCET @SheilaKuehl @tedlieu @MOVI_Coalition #LACounty has engaged with thousands of voters and stakeholders in the design and development of the VSAP model. A highly regarded Technical Advisory Committee with security expertise has been active throughout as well /2