The Emery County Clerk/Audot's office released updated pre-election day ballot statistics on July 19, revealing that hundreds of ballots had been received and processed as of late June. The data tracks the progression of mail-in voting through various stages of receipt and processing leading up to the election period.
Early June Ballot Influx
According to the ballot statistics report published by Emery County on July 19, the volume of incoming ballots fluctuated significantly throughout June. The earliest recorded entries in the current reporting period began on June 3, with 4 ballots received that day, all of which were noted as not processed.
By June 4, the county had received an additional 32 ballots, leaving a total of 32 ballots unproccessed. The following day, June 5, saw 35 new ballots arrive, bringing the count of unproccessed ballots to 67. This period marked the beginning of a substantial increase in voter activity as the election approached.
Peak Voting Activity
A significant surge in mail-in voting occurred during the second week of June. The Emery County Clerk/Auditor's office reported that on June 8, 247 ballots were received, with 314 ballots still awaiting processing at that time. This was followed by a peak in activity on June 9, when the county recorded 811 received ballots, of which 395 were fully processed and 350 remained in process.
This high volume continued into the following days. On June 10, 98 ballots arrived, with 143 ballots sitting in the unproccessed category and 350 already fully processed. By June 11, the report showed 272 received ballots, with 157 still in process and 50 fully processed.
Late June Processing Trends
As the month progressed toward late June, the rate of new ballot arrivals began to stabilize. On June 12, the county recorded 47 received ballots, with 12 ballots unproccessed and 80 fully processed. By June 16, the tally showed 35 newly received ballots, with 11 in process and 0 fully processed.
On June 17, the Clerk/Auditor's office reported 12 received ballots, with 24 in process and 150 fully processed. The data for June 18 showed 67 received ballots, with 41 in process and 120 fully processed. The final entry in the pre-election day statistics provided for July 19 shows that on June 19, 150 ballots were received, with 41 in process and 135 fully processed.
Post-Election Data Summary
The county also provided data for subsequent dates in late June. On June 22, the report noted 398 received ballots, with no further breakdown of processing status provided for that specific date. On June 23, the tally included 359 received ballots, with 122 in process and 136 fully processed.
In addition to the pre-election day statistics, the county released post-election ballot statistics. As of the June 24 reporting period, the records indicated that 80 ballots had been received, all of which were recorded as having no rejected or uncured ballots, no provisional ballots left unprocessed, and no ballots awaiting adjudication, replication, or being replicated.
Clerk/Auditor Office Information
The Emery County Clerk/Auditor's office, located at 75 East Main in Castle Dale, remains the primary contact for election-related inquiries. The office is managed by Brenda Tuttle, CPA, who serves as the Emery County Clerk/Auditor.
Supporting the administration of elections and county records are Deputy Clerks/Auditors Carol Cox and Gayleen Cox. The office maintains standard operating hours from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday, excluding county holidays.
Contact and Location Details
For residents requiring further information regarding ballot status or election procedures, the Clerk/Auditor's office can be reached by phone at (435) 381-3550. The physical mailing address for the office is P.O. Box 907, Castle Dale, UT 84513.
