Export Election Results

Overview

UrVote allows administrators to export a complete record of election results as a PDF file. This export includes vote totals as well as the full transaction and verification data associated with the election.

This guide explains how to export election results for reporting, auditing, or record-keeping purposes.

When You Would Use This

Exporting results is useful when:

Preparing reports for boards or committees
Sharing official election outcomes
Keeping internal records
Providing verification documentation
Archiving completed elections

The exported file provides a comprehensive snapshot of election outcomes and verification data.

Step-by-Step: Exporting Election Results

Open your election from the Elections dashboard.
Navigate to the Results tab.
Select Export PDF.
The system will generate and download a PDF file containing election results.

Once generated, the file can be saved, shared, or printed as needed.

What Is Included in the Export?

The exported PDF includes:

Election details and summary
Vote totals and outcomes
All recorded vote transactions
Associated transaction hashes
Verification records for ballots

This provides a complete audit-friendly record of the election.

Tips & Best Practices

Export results once voting has ended for final reporting.
Save exported files securely for record-keeping.
Share exported results with stakeholders as needed.
Maintain exports for organizational transparency or compliance.

Common Questions

Can results be exported while voting is active? Yes, results can be exported at any time, though final exports are typically generated after voting ends.

Does the export reveal how individuals voted? No. Results exports preserve voter anonymity while providing verification data.

Can results be exported in other formats? PDF export is currently supported.

Next Steps

After exporting results, administrators may want to:

Share final results with members
Archive election records
Prepare future elections using cloned setups

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