This is a misleading description of how US elections work. On the ground, the election is run by local volunteers. You can sign up to check peoples' voter regi

This is a misleading description of how US elections work. On the ground, the election is run by local volunteers. You can sign up to check peoples' voter registrations and count votes yourself. The state 'runs' the election in that the state and the state's Secretary of State establish the rules and certify the results.