We are committed
to
securing our
platforms,
providing
transparency and
empowering people
to vote.
A vote counted is a voice heard.
That’s why we make preparing for elections one of our highest priorities. Since 2016, we’ve tripled the size of our teams working on safety and security to include more than 35,000 people. We’ve taken steps to reduce the spread of misinformation and provide more transparency and control around political ads.
We’ve also launched the largest voting information campaign in US history. We estimate we helped a record 4.5 million people register to vote based on conversion rates we calculated from a few states we partnered with.
ACTIONS WE'RE TAKING
Empowering voters
We've launched the largest voting information campaign in US history.
The Voting Information Centers on Facebook and Instagram provided official information from election authorities to help people prepare for the US 2020 Election. We estimate we helped a record 4.5 million people register to vote based on conversion rates we calculated from a few states we partnered with. 140 million people visited the Voting Information Center, including more than 33 million people on Election Day.
Other ways to stay informed
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Carousel help: use the carousel controls to toggle the visibility of their respective panels (below the controls).
Voting Info on WhatsApp
Chat with Vote.org to find information on voting dates, polling places, frequently asked questions and more.
Election Stickers on Instagram
Use the new stickers in Stories to share how you’re taking civic action and prompt your community to do the same.
Election News on Facebook
Get live updates, news stories and analysis from pundits as the numbers roll in November 3rd.
Preventing Election Interference
We have advanced security operations to take down manipulation campaigns and identify emerging threats.
Stopping Influence Operations
Our security teams investigate and take down coordinated networks of inauthentic accounts, Pages and Groups that seek to manipulate public debate.
Fighting Abuse
We stop millions of fake accounts every day before they are even created. Facebook Protect further secures the accounts of elected officials, candidates and their staff.
Global Partnerships and Collaboration
We work with governments, law enforcement agencies, nonprofits, civil rights groups and other tech companies to stop emerging threats.
We detect and remove manipulation campaigns around the world and across our apps. Since 2017, we have removed over 100 networks worldwide for engaging in coordinated inauthentic behavior, including ahead of major democratic elections.
INCREASING TRANSPARENCY
We provide an industry-leading level of transparency around political advertising and pages so you can see who is trying to influence your vote.
