Live-Stream Vote Counting
Jan 16, 2026
Election Transparency
1. Live-Stream Vote Counting
1. Live-Stream Vote Counting
1. Live-Stream Vote Counting
1. Live-Stream Vote Counting
2. National Civic Duty Day
2. National Civic Duty Day
2. National Civic Duty Day
2. National Civic Duty Day
3. Clean, Accurate, Modernized Voter Registry
3. Clean, Accurate, Modernized Voter Registry
3. Clean, Accurate, Modernized Voter Registry
3. Clean, Accurate, Modernized Voter Registry
4. Modern Elections Infrastructure
4. Modern Elections Infrastructure
4. Modern Elections Infrastructure
4. Modern Elections Infrastructure
5. Full Protection Against Voter Intimidation & Retaliation
5. Full Protection Against Voter Intimidation & Retaliation
5. Full Protection Against Voter Intimidation & Retaliation
5. Full Protection Against Voter Intimidation & Retaliation
6. National Education & Civic Literacy Program
6. National Education & Civic Literacy Program
6. National Education & Civic Literacy Program
6. National Education & Civic Literacy Program
POLICY DETAILS
POLICY DETAILS
POLICY DETAILS
POLICY DETAILS
What happens in the room should be seen by the people who own the room.
Every counting room in every constituency must be live-streamed from start (ballot box) to finish (vote counting) with footage archived and available for public review.
Under the current Parliamentary Elections Act, the law protects the secrecy of how any individual votes and strictly punishes anyone who tries to find out or publish someone’s vote during polling hours. We agree with that and do not propose anything that takes away the sanctity of any voter’s choice.
However, the law does not say that the public cannot see boxes being shown empty, sealed, transported, and later counted in full view. Our proposal is carefully designed to obey the law: no cameras in booths, no footage that reveals how any individual voted, and no broadcasting of results while polls are still open. We want to stream the integrity of the process, not the identity of the voter.
Why It Matters
Eliminates suspicion or speculation.
Builds trust in results — win or lose.
Shields election workers from false accusations.
Protects candidates and parties from misinformation.
Restores confidence in a system many believe has become opaque.
Supporting Measures
Eliminates suspicion or speculation.
Builds trust in results — win or lose.
Shields election workers from false accusations.
Protects candidates and parties from misinformation.
Restores confidence in a system many believe has become opaque.
The BFM Principle: If vote counting is honest, there is no reason for it to be hidden from the people.
Every counting room in every constituency must be live-streamed from start (ballot box) to finish (vote counting) with footage archived and available for public review.
Under the current Parliamentary Elections Act, the law protects the secrecy of how any individual votes and strictly punishes anyone who tries to find out or publish someone’s vote during polling hours. We agree with that and do not propose anything that takes away the sanctity of any voter’s choice.
However, the law does not say that the public cannot see boxes being shown empty, sealed, transported, and later counted in full view. Our proposal is carefully designed to obey the law: no cameras in booths, no footage that reveals how any individual voted, and no broadcasting of results while polls are still open. We want to stream the integrity of the process, not the identity of the voter.
Why It Matters
Eliminates suspicion or speculation.
Builds trust in results — win or lose.
Shields election workers from false accusations.
Protects candidates and parties from misinformation.
Restores confidence in a system many believe has become opaque.
Supporting Measures
Eliminates suspicion or speculation.
Builds trust in results — win or lose.
Shields election workers from false accusations.
Protects candidates and parties from misinformation.
Restores confidence in a system many believe has become opaque.
The BFM Principle: If vote counting is honest, there is no reason for it to be hidden from the people.
Every counting room in every constituency must be live-streamed from start (ballot box) to finish (vote counting) with footage archived and available for public review.
Under the current Parliamentary Elections Act, the law protects the secrecy of how any individual votes and strictly punishes anyone who tries to find out or publish someone’s vote during polling hours. We agree with that and do not propose anything that takes away the sanctity of any voter’s choice.
However, the law does not say that the public cannot see boxes being shown empty, sealed, transported, and later counted in full view. Our proposal is carefully designed to obey the law: no cameras in booths, no footage that reveals how any individual voted, and no broadcasting of results while polls are still open. We want to stream the integrity of the process, not the identity of the voter.
Why It Matters
Eliminates suspicion or speculation.
Builds trust in results — win or lose.
Shields election workers from false accusations.
Protects candidates and parties from misinformation.
Restores confidence in a system many believe has become opaque.
Supporting Measures
Eliminates suspicion or speculation.
Builds trust in results — win or lose.
Shields election workers from false accusations.
Protects candidates and parties from misinformation.
Restores confidence in a system many believe has become opaque.
The BFM Principle: If vote counting is honest, there is no reason for it to be hidden from the people.
Every counting room in every constituency must be live-streamed from start (ballot box) to finish (vote counting) with footage archived and available for public review.
Under the current Parliamentary Elections Act, the law protects the secrecy of how any individual votes and strictly punishes anyone who tries to find out or publish someone’s vote during polling hours. We agree with that and do not propose anything that takes away the sanctity of any voter’s choice.
However, the law does not say that the public cannot see boxes being shown empty, sealed, transported, and later counted in full view. Our proposal is carefully designed to obey the law: no cameras in booths, no footage that reveals how any individual voted, and no broadcasting of results while polls are still open. We want to stream the integrity of the process, not the identity of the voter.
Why It Matters
Eliminates suspicion or speculation.
Builds trust in results — win or lose.
Shields election workers from false accusations.
Protects candidates and parties from misinformation.
Restores confidence in a system many believe has become opaque.
Supporting Measures
Eliminates suspicion or speculation.
Builds trust in results — win or lose.
Shields election workers from false accusations.
Protects candidates and parties from misinformation.
Restores confidence in a system many believe has become opaque.
The BFM Principle: If vote counting is honest, there is no reason for it to be hidden from the people.
WHY JOIN THE MOVEMENT?
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We invite Bahamians across communities, backgrounds, and beliefs to join us and ensure a collective vision for The Bahamas is heard and respected.
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WHY JOIN THE MOVEMENT?
We Are The Path That Puts Bahamians First.
We invite Bahamians across communities, backgrounds, and beliefs to join us and ensure a collective vision for The Bahamas is heard and respected.
Stay updated.
By providing your phone number and opting-in, you agree to receive periodic text messages about donating and voter contact. Msg Frequency varies. Msg & Data rates May apply. Text STOP to opt-out. Your mobile information will not be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. To learn more about the Bahamas Future Movement personal information handling practices review the Privacy Notice.
WHY JOIN THE MOVEMENT?
We Are The Path That Puts Bahamians First.
We invite Bahamians across communities, backgrounds, and beliefs to join us and ensure a collective vision for The Bahamas is heard and respected.
Stay updated.
By providing your phone number and opting-in, you agree to receive periodic text messages about donating and voter contact. Msg Frequency varies. Msg & Data rates May apply. Text STOP to opt-out. Your mobile information will not be shared with third parties/affiliates for marketing/promotional purposes. To learn more about the Bahamas Future Movement personal information handling practices review the Privacy Notice.