{"id":41743,"date":"2016-11-10T11:12:18","date_gmt":"2016-11-10T10:12:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www2.polyas.de\/ct_content_page_2\/risks"},"modified":"2024-04-29T19:26:05","modified_gmt":"2024-04-29T17:26:05","slug":"risks","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/election-administration\/risks","title":{"rendered":"Election Administration: Risks in Elections"},"content":{"rendered":"<div  class='flex_column av-2h0g7x4-de4ae1467e542757120a2c90fb2718d7 av_two_third  avia-builder-el-0  el_before_av_one_third  avia-builder-el-first  first flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-1aizrzs-c9fd41ca87af933e2090511387a49d03\">\n.avia-image-container.av-1aizrzs-c9fd41ca87af933e2090511387a49d03 img.avia_image{\nbox-shadow:none;\n}\n.avia-image-container.av-1aizrzs-c9fd41ca87af933e2090511387a49d03 .av-image-caption-overlay-center{\ncolor:#ffffff;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='avia-image-container av-1aizrzs-c9fd41ca87af933e2090511387a49d03 av-styling- avia-align-center  avia-builder-el-1  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '   itemprop=\"image\" itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/ImageObject\" ><div class=\"avia-image-container-inner\"><div class=\"avia-image-overlay-wrap\"><img decoding=\"async\" fetchpriority=\"high\" class='wp-image- avia-img-lazy-loading-not- avia_image ' src=\"https:\/\/www.polyas.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/12\/polyas_election-administration_0.jpg\" alt='' title=''   itemprop=\"thumbnailUrl\"  \/><\/div><\/div><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ltsofnzg-e00b2b2a0be9be2e3c09c71bd36eb6b0 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h1>Election Administration: Risks in Elections<\/h1>\n<p>Not everything always goes to plan in an election. There are two ways of reacting when things go wrong: either you are caught out and stunned into inaction,&nbsp;or you are ready to respond because you&#8217;ve already come up with&nbsp;a&nbsp;contingency plan. A robust contingency plan&nbsp;identifies and considers risks in advance&nbsp;and develops a plan of action which can be effectively&nbsp;communicated when&nbsp;required.<\/p>\n<p>Members of the election committee or the election officer can simply refer to the contingency plan&nbsp;and know exactly what to do in case of emergencies. Good planning is halfway to success &#8211; and it doesn&#8217;t just&nbsp;apply to the <a href=\"\/election-administration\/calendar\">election calendar<\/a> or <a href=\"\/election-administration\/election-spending\">election budget<\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ltymfqmc-a7e66dfd12d3c3a0f73a2f3629a0358f '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>What can go wrong during an election?<\/h2>\n<p>It is best to run through the entire election with your election committee in advance. The election starts with planning, preparing and organizing the election and ends with voting, counting and evaluating. Think about what could go wrong at each step. The possibilities are manifold,&nbsp;but&nbsp;we have some ideas&nbsp;for you:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A candidate drops out<\/li>\n<li>The election officer gets sick<\/li>\n<li>Voters don&#8217;t receive&nbsp;their polling card<\/li>\n<li>Misprints on ballot papers&nbsp;or&nbsp;notifications which weren&#8217;t received<\/li>\n<li>The election results are incorrect<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Be imaginative when considering risks as this will stimulate new ideas and assist you in preparing for any circumstance which may have been previously overlooked.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ltymg7xp-b78053bb5458bc6df78350d079a20a72 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Identify the weak spots in the election<\/h2>\n<p>Once you have identified and summarized all possible risks, discuss them&nbsp;and determine what could be done in each situation.<\/p>\n<p>Make a note for each of those risks:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Who is the relevant contact person?<\/li>\n<li>What exactly has to be done \/ who has to be informed?<\/li>\n<li>What are the consequences for&nbsp;the election?&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>All persons who are part of administering the election&nbsp;can include&nbsp;themselves in this process. By doing so,&nbsp;you will&nbsp;establish&nbsp;an clear information flow in case of&nbsp;emergency and&nbsp;avoid unnecessary chaos&nbsp;or a vacuum of responsibilities&nbsp;which will lead to even&nbsp;more mistakes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-ltzjiloq-ca07d89252e665da6549c35602240f27\">\n.av_promobox.av-ltzjiloq-ca07d89252e665da6549c35602240f27{\ncolor:#000000;\nbackground:#e8f8f8;\nborder-color:#ededed;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='av_promobox av-ltzjiloq-ca07d89252e665da6549c35602240f27 avia-button-no'><div class='avia-promocontent'><p>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-46677 size-thumbnail\" src=\"https:\/\/www.polyas.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Bildschirmfoto-2024-03-20-um-09.15.04-80x80.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"80\" height=\"80\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Bildschirmfoto-2024-03-20-um-09.15.04-80x80.png 80w, https:\/\/www.polyas.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Bildschirmfoto-2024-03-20-um-09.15.04-36x36.png 36w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 80px) 100vw, 80px\" \/><br \/>\n<strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>POLYAS-Tip: <\/strong>Minimize&nbsp;foreseeable&nbsp;risks in&nbsp;an election by using online voting.&nbsp;Taking advantage of online voting will&nbsp;simplify the&nbsp;administration of your organization&#8217;s next election. <a href=\"https:\/\/configure.polyas.com\/\">Get started today &gt;<\/a><\/p>\n<p><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><br \/>\n       <section  class='av_textblock_section av-wz0wl4-34aab32a2d0f1ae4906b93362ed1f18e '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h2>Make the contingency plan accessible to everyone<\/h2>\n<p>If something unpredictable happens&nbsp;it&#8217;s all&nbsp;about acting fast. That&#8217;s why it&#8217;s important to make the risk and contingency&nbsp;plan accessible to&nbsp;all. You can send the contingency plan via email to all persons involved, print it out, stick it&nbsp;on a wall, and make it available online.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Murphy&#8217;s Law: what can go wrong, will go wrong<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Stay one step ahead of Murphy\u2019s Law in your organization&#8217;s&nbsp;next election by taking into account the potential&nbsp;risks. Being prepared for everything leads to more successful&nbsp;elections.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p><\/div> <div  class='flex_column av-1nz9rg8-75c54a224fb808df4d271da46d3d88ea av_one_third  avia-builder-el-6  el_after_av_two_third  avia-builder-el-last  flex_column_div  '     ><p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\" data-created_by=\"avia_inline_auto\" id=\"style-css-av-lu9i2vcx-f98b442447e01de64a594721f37db094\">\n#top .hr.hr-invisible.av-lu9i2vcx-f98b442447e01de64a594721f37db094{\nheight:50px;\n}\n<\/style>\n<div  class='hr av-lu9i2vcx-f98b442447e01de64a594721f37db094 hr-invisible  avia-builder-el-7  el_before_av_textblock  avia-builder-el-first '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-ltym5gx4-4b5d2bf9f8cb84828b4c30d830082a87 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock cnt2_sidemenu1'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><strong>Topics<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/election-administration\">Election Administration<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/election-administration\/calendar\">Election Administration: Election Calendar<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/election-administration\/voting-procedure\">Election Administration: Voting Procedure<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/election-administration\/election-spending\">Election Administration: Election Spending<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/election-administration\/candidates\">Election Administration: Election Candidates<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/election-administration\/electoral-roll\">Election Administration: Electoral Roll<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/election-administration\/stakeholder\">Election Administration: Involve Stakeholders<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/election-administration\/legal\">Election Administration: Legal Requirements<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/election-administration\/vote-count-proportional-representation\">Vote Counting in Proportional Representation<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/election-administration\/vote-count-majority-vote\">Vote Counting in a Majority Vote System<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><br \/>\n<div  class='hr av-13shxaw-70ecde758ef09bd32c279342ccec690e hr-default  avia-builder-el-9  el_after_av_textblock  el_before_av_textblock '><span class='hr-inner '><span class=\"hr-inner-style\"><\/span><\/span><\/div><br \/>\n<section  class='av_textblock_section av-lu9idg7z-bf603fd1ba39051b13a329fc88d83331 '   itemscope=\"itemscope\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/CreativeWork\" ><div class='avia_textblock cnt2_sidemenu2'  itemprop=\"text\" ><h3><strong>Further information<\/strong><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"\/increase-voter-turnout\">How to Increase Voter Turnout in your Election<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/election-glossary\">POLYAS Election Glossary<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/section><\/p>\n<p><\/div><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":75,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"content-type":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[9568],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-41743","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry","category-allgemein-en"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v24.2 (Yoast SEO v25.5) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>Risks in elections - what can go wrong?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"There are risks in administering every election. 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