Claims of fraud, Russian meddling and faulty machines or the most secure election in history - this year has seen so much speculation about the security of voting that even those most adamant that the election was on the up and up might still occasionally wonder: Where does my ballot go when it leaves my hand?
Your step-by-step guide to how votes are cast and counted
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