Testvalg
Testvalg, or test election, is a practice event used to trial election procedures, equipment, and systems before an official vote. It is employed in various democracies to validate ballot design, voter registration processes, vote counting, auditing procedures, and logistics. Testvalg may be conducted as small-scale mock elections, larger pilot programs for new voting technologies, or organizational drills that simulate day-of operations.
Purposes include assessing usability and accessibility of ballots and interfaces, verifying the performance and security of
Formats and methods vary: classroom or community mock elections using dummy data; pilot tests of electronic
Process typically involves planning and approvals, creating a safe testing environment that shields real voter data,
Relation to official elections: a testvalg is typically non-binding and does not change official results; it
Examples of use include introducing new voting technology, redesigning ballots, or revising registration procedures, where testvalg