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Whitfield County Board of Election 10/10/2024

Members present: Sparky Kelehear (Chair), Carol Byers, Rob Cowan

Registrar: Shaynee Bryson

Old business

S. Bryson updated the board on:

  • Early voting dates, including the Saturday and two extended days. It will take place at the courthouse. 
  • Absentee ballots—1,100 were mailed out, and they received 16 by the day before. Early processing of absentee ballots will take place on October 22 and 29.
  • The risk limiting audit will be November 14.
  • They have all the poll worker slots filled and extras. They will have a bilingual poll worker at each precinct. 

New business

Bryson announced the November monthly meeting will be moved to November 12. They will certify the election results. They will meet November 8 before 3:00 for a pre-certification meeting. The time will be posted. 

Discussion

S. Kelehear asked for a description of the ballot counting requirement. Bryson explained each precinct will tally the number of ballots and compare to the scanner count on election day. Cowan said that rule is being challenged, and they have no guidance from the Secretary of State.

Bryson said the Superior Court held a meeting with the elections office and law enforcement to plan for security during the election.

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