Hand Counting is Easy and Engaging

The Myth: Hand Counting is Tedious and Unappealing

Hand counting is easy, despite the myth that it’s tedious and unappealing. Many assume people won’t want to do it, but this ignores how simple and engaging it can be. At a dinner event, a state senator’s 7-year-old son completed our 2-Minute Tally Demo with 100% accuracy, proving hand counting can be learned by anyone!

Finding: Hand Counting is Easy and Inspiring

Why Hand Counting Inspires Communities

Col. Shawn Smith calls hand counting “the Victory Gardens of our day” — a civic duty to secure elections, just as citizens grew food during wartime. The 2-Minute Tally Demo shows how hand counting is engaging: in just 2 minutes, anyone can learn and share it. Show it to 10 people who each share with 5 others, reaching 60 people with one demo! Capitol Count Events in Missouri, Oregon, and Pennsylvania invite legislators to observe hand counting in state capitols, with stations for learning, trying, and seeing experienced counters in action.

Get Involved with Convenient Tools

Download the 2-Minute Tally Demo (forms, flyers, video) and Capitol Count materials at ReturntoHandCounting.com/Tools. Host a demo at your capitol or iconic sites like the St. Louis Arch to spark engagement.

Action for Elected Officials

Hand counting unites communities. Join a Capitol Count Event or try the 2‑Minute Tally Demo to see for yourself. Support policies that encourage hand counting for transparent elections.

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