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title: "Tabulation of Results"
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updated: 2024-07-29T14:30:55Z
published: 2024-07-29T14:30:55Z
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# Tabulation of Results

Can I view the results during an election?

          
          

When are the results tabulated?

By default, it is only possible to see the results of an election at the **end** of the voting period.

While an election is **Active**, the **Results** page shows the following message:

 

Votes are tabulated at the election's scheduled **End Time**, or when the election is **[ended early](/v1/docs/starting-or-ending-an-election-early)**, whichever happens first.

However, depending on your organization's requirements, you might need results to be tabulated prior to, or later than, the election's **End Time**.

## Live Results

Some organizations may require the ability to view election results in real-time throughout the voting period, due to their voting process, electoral bylaws, or regulatory requirements.

If you believe your election requires **Live Results** to be enabled, please [contact support](/v1/docs/contacting-simply-voting) to discuss your voting requirements. If your election qualifies for this feature, Simply Voting will send you a **Live Results Authorization** form to fill out and sign.

## Delayed Results

In some cases, you may require results to be tabulated at a later time. This additional time may be needed to allow for **paper ballot** processing, for in-person **[kiosk voting](/v1/docs/kiosk-management-guide)**, or to comply with a requirement to tabulate votes at a specific date and time.

If you need to tabulate results later than your election's **End Time**, please [contact support](/v1/docs/contacting-simply-voting) to discuss possible options.