Inside the Secure Process of Verifying Overseas and Military Ballots in the Midterms

As the midterm elections approach, Defense Secretary Hegseth has directed military commanders to hold a one-day "stand down" this month to ensure service members have time to vote. In King County, Washington, election officials are already processing ballots from service members and Americans living abroad. These ballots arrive through various channels, including mail and email, each requiring rigorous verification to maintain election integrity. Liz Landers takes viewers behind the scenes to examine how these overseas ballots are verified and counted. The process involves multiple layers of security, from signature matching to secure transmission methods, ensuring that every vote is legitimate and accurately tallied. With heightened scrutiny on election security, this segment provides a detailed look at the safeguards in place to protect the votes of those serving overseas. Watch PBS News for daily, breaking and live news, plus special coverage. We are home to PBS News Hour, ranked the most credible and objective TV news show.