• The results for the Office of U.S. Senate will be counted by hand in all precincts this year. This will cause the results of the U.S. Senate race to be reported later in many precincts than the results for other contests.

• The unofficial election results reported on this site are the results reported directly to the Office of the Secretary of State by the county auditor of each county.

• Because media or other persons can also obtain vote totals directly from precinct election judges before those election results are reported to the auditor, the totals reported for a candidate by television, radio, or newspaper media may differ from the results reported on this site during the course of Election Night.

• On November 19, 2002, the State Canvassing Board will meet to canvass the votes for candidates for the General Election. The Secretary of State will, thereafter issue a certificate of election to the individuals who are elected to state and federal offices.

• If a recount occurs, a Recount Official will be appointed to conduct the recount. The State Canvassing Board will then reconvene to receive the report of the Recount Official, and to resolve any remaining disputes about counting ballots for a candidate. The final vote total from the recount may be different than the vote originally counted at the Canvassing Board. If so, the recounted total, as approved by the Canvassing Board, becomes the official election result.