Confidence Scores – How Scores are Calculated
The Confidence score is a visual representation of specific policies and procedures related to election operations and how those policies and procedures impact voters’ confidence in the elections process.
There are 10 core items that have a positive, negative, or neutral effect on a voter’s confidence. The total of these scores represents our view of how much overall confidence a voter might have in each state. Higher confidence means less controversy, higher participation, and more faith in the overall election process.
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State Confidence Score
Voting Days
0-46 days -1, Election Day +1
Absentee Voting
No Excuse -1, Excuse Required +1
Same Day Voter Registration
Yes -1, Yes, for Pres and VP 0, No +1
Automatic Voter Registration
Yes -1, No +1
In-Person Voter ID
No -1, Non-Photo ID 0, Government-Issued Photo ID +1
Absentee Voter ID
No -1, Signature/Signature Match 0, Photo ID or Witness +1
Ballot Collection
Yes -1, No +1
All Mail
Yes -1, No +1
Participation in ERIC
Yes -1, No +1
Drop Boxes
Yes -1, No +1