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County Clerk Announces 2026 Primary Election Ballot Processing Schedule

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The County Clerk’s office has released a public notice regarding ballot processing activities for the 2026 Primary Election. The schedule includes various dates for scanning, verification, and early voting.

Key takeaways

  • The County Clerk’s office will perform scanning, signature verification, and vote tabulation for the 2026 Primary Election.
  • Early voting periods are scheduled for June 16, 17, 18, and 22 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  • Election Day processing will occur on June 23 from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
  • Election results will be posted on Election Day between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., with an additional update estimated around 10:30 p.m.

The County Clerk’s office has announced the schedule for ballot processing activities related to the 2026 Primary Election. The process will involve several tasks, including scanning ballots, signature verification, opening ballot envelopes, adjudicating ballots, and tabulating votes.

Ballot processing tasks and duties

Additional duties include replicating damaged or defective ballots as part of the election procedures.

Key election dates and hours

Ballot processing activities were scheduled to begin on June 8, 2026, with sessions continuing through June 11. Early voting is scheduled for June 16, June 17, June 18, and June 22, with hours running from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Election Day processing schedule

On Election Day, June 23, ballots will be processed all day from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. The office noted that additional times could be added if necessary to meet ballot processing demand.

Timeline for posting results

While ballots are processed and tabulated prior to Election Day, no results will be viewed or posted until the day of the election. Results are expected to be posted on Election Day between 8:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m., with another update estimated for approximately 10:30 p.m.

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