While election officials use technology for voter registration, tallying and in some cases vote-casting, the system is largely centered around paper ballots.

Ballot boxes typically have video surveillance, and some have fire suppression systems or are indoors and secured overnight.

Here is how Washoe County keeps ballot drop boxes secure and safe from outside interference and potential fraud.

Ballot counting for the Nov. 5 election has begun in Stanislaus County, starting with vote-by-mail ballots. The Bee asked Registrar of Voters Donna Linder to give us an inside look into the process.

As ballots are cast across St. Louis County, every vote is part of a high-tech tracking system built to make this election one of the most transparent elections yet. Election officials tell us they’re ...