FAQ
How do you stop people from voting multiple times?
Our focus is on preventing automated fraud. To deter bots, we use CAPTCHAs and email confirmations to ensure each email only casts one vote. It’s not foolproof but it does help deter widespread fraud.
In addition, we audit voter profiles and IP addresses to identify and block suspicious clusters of activity that could be coordinated voting. We conduct these post-vote audits to verify the legitimacy of voters, especially when suspicious activity is detected. Our system can also track user behavior to differentiate between human voters and bots (for example by looking at time spent on the site and other browsing behaviors).
We believe in transparency and will publish reports on suspicious voting activity detailing the measures we’ve taken to protect the integrity of our results.
How will the votes be shared?
We’ll publish the results here after the polls close in the US and share results and other voting data with global media outlets.
We will also publish the “US Matters to US” manifesto, which is the AI-powered summary of all the “notes to the future president” that we received by voters who wrote by hand exactly what matters most to them. We will share this manifesto with the next occupant of the White House as well as with global media outlets. In this way we will ensure that the voices of millions around the world will reach the future US president.
Is my vote here counted in the official US election?
No, this is an unofficial vote designed for educational and research purposes. The World Vote Project is an independent platform that seeks to explore global opinions on the US election. It is not connected to any official government or electoral body, and your participation here does not replace your right or ability to vote in the official US election. If you are eligible to vote in the US, we strongly encourage you to do so through the proper official channels. Visit CanIVote.org for information on official voting in the US.
What is the purpose of this vote?
The World Vote Project aims to explore how people around the world, including those who cannot vote officially in the US, feel about the US election. This is purely for research and educational purposes and has no bearing on the actual election. We recommend that all US citizens ensure they cast their official vote through the appropriate state or local authorities.
How can I help?
Share this page, contribute, and let people who can’t vote officially know that they still have a say in an election that impacts everyone on the planet. Together, we will make this a global conversation.