Update Election Statistics Report – Add Total Valid Votes Counted

[JohnMwashuma]

Context

The Election Statistics Report provides key insights into election progress, including total voters and registrants in counted stations. However, tally managers and administrators have identified a need for an additional Total Valid Votes Counted metric to enhance data completeness and provide a clearer picture of counted votes.

This update will add Total Valid Votes Counted alongside existing statistics, ensuring a more comprehensive overview of election progress and vote integrity.

Current Issues Identified:

• Incomplete Data:
  The report currently tracks total voters and registrants in counted stations but does not include total valid votes counted, which is a critical metric for analyzing the integrity of vote counting.
• Limited Vote Validation:
  Without valid votes counted, it is difficult for tally managers to assess if the total votes align with the number of counted stations.
• Operational Efficiency:
  Including valid votes counted allows administrators to cross-check reconciliation data and improve election monitoring.

By incorporating Total Valid Votes Counted, tally managers can make more informed decisions and detect any discrepancies in election results.

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Proposed Changes

• Enhance Election Statistics Report:
  Add Total Valid Votes Counted to the existing report, allowing better analysis of election results.
• Improve Data Accuracy:
  Ensure that valid votes counted align with total voters and registrants to maintain election integrity.
• Increase Transparency:
  Provide administrators and tally managers with a complete view of counted stations, helping identify any discrepancies.
• Seamless Integration:
  Add this new metric to the existing Election Statistics Report view without disrupting current reporting workflows.

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Proposed Implementation Plan

• Task 1: Update Report View to Include Total Valid Votes Counted

  • Modify the ElectionStatisticsReportView
  • Fetch the valid votes counted metric from the relevant reconciliation or result models.
  • Ensure correct aggregation and display of valid votes per counted station.

• Task 2: Update Report Generation Logic

  • Modify the generate_election_statistics_report function.
  • Ensure the new metric is properly calculated and included in the final report data.
  • Validate that valid votes counted align with total voters and registrants.

• Task 3: Modify Report Template to Display Valid Votes Counted

  • Update the election_statistics_report.html template.
  • Add a new column or section displaying Total Valid Votes Counted.
  • Ensure UI consistency and responsive formatting.

• Task 4: Testing & Validation

  • Write unit tests to validate the new metric's calculations and ensure accuracy.
  • Conduct User Acceptance Testing (UAT) to verify correct integration in the report.

• Task 5: Deployment & Documentation Updates

  • Update system documentation to reflect the addition of Total Valid Votes Counted.
  • Deploy the changes following standard release procedures.

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Acceptance Criteria

✅ The Election Statistics Report includes a new Total Valid Votes Counted metric.
✅ The report correctly aggregates valid votes per counted station.
✅ Valid votes counted align with total voters and registrants, ensuring data accuracy.
✅ The report template is updated to display the new metric clearly.
✅ The update passes QA/UAT testing and meets usability expectations.
✅ The feature is seamlessly integrated into the reporting workflow without disrupting existing functionality.

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Estimated Level of Effort (LOE)

Task	Complexity	Estimated Time
1. Update Report View to Include Total Valid Votes	🟠 High	8-12 hours
2. Update Report Generation Logic	🟡 Medium	6-10 hours
3. Modify Report Template to Display Valid Votes Counted	🟡 Medium	4-6 hours
4. Testing & Validation	🟡 Medium	4-6 hours
5. Deployment & Documentation Updates	🟢 Low	2-3 hours

Total Estimated LOE: ~24-37 hours (~4-6 working days)

🚀 Effort Level: 🟠 Medium to High Complexity