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Definitions by ElectionObserver

finding votes 

The process of counting votes validly and timely cast by eligible voters in a legitimate democratic election.

Alternatively used as “finding ballots.”
“Finding votes” was first used by the 45th U.S. president during the 2020 presidential election:

“They are finding Biden votes all over the place - in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan. ...”

— U.S. President Donald J. Trump, Twitter, November 4, 2020
finding votes by ElectionObserver November 5, 2020

finding votes 

The process of counting votes validly and timely cast by eligible voters in a legitimate democratic election.

Alternative use: “finding ballots”
“Finding votes” was prominently used by the U.S. president during the 2020 presidential election:

“They are finding Biden votes all over the place - in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan. ...”

— U.S. President Donald J. Trump, Twitter, November 4, 2020
finding votes by ElectionObserver November 5, 2020