Secretary Schwab Issues Reminder About Public Election Equipment Testing
Thursday, October 31, 2024
TOPEKA 鈥� Secretary of State Scott Schwab today issued a reminder to the public that accuracy testing of tabulating equipment will soon take place in all 105 counties in 麻豆影院. Tabulators must be successfully tested before they may be used to count any ballots in the November 5 general election.
Under 麻豆影院 law, tabulating equipment must be tested before and after the election, known as 鈥渓ogic and accuracy testing.鈥� The purpose of the testing is to ensure the tabulating equipment is counting ballots properly. During the testing, both proper and improper ballots are submitted through the tabulator to ensure the counting is accurate. Testing is open to the public. Kansans wishing to observe the testing should contact their county election office.
鈥淭his testing is an additional step to provide voters with assurance their vote is captured accurately and securely,鈥� Schwab said. 鈥淚 encourage Kansans to observe this process and learn more about the efforts our trained county election professionals take to safeguard our systems.鈥�
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