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How the Census Works: Counting a Whole Country Every 10 Years
The US census counts every resident once a decade, setting House seats and guiding public funding. Here is how the count is run and kept confidential.
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How Elections Are Counted: A Plain-English Walkthrough
Elections are counted in stages, from tallying to canvass to certification, and early totals are unofficial. Here is how the process works in general terms.