But after people cast their ballots either in person or by mail, many are wondering how they can make sure their vote actually counts. Like much about the election process across the country, the answer to this question might be more complicated than initially thought.

Once you vote in a midterm or presidential election, how do you check to make sure your ballot has been counted? This answer varies depending on where you live and how you voted. There is no standardized national system for tracking whether a ballot was counted.