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DeKalb County Invites Public to Observe Voting Machine Testing Ahead of General Election

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Published on August 26, 2024
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In DeKalb County, the Voter Registration and Elections office is taking a proactive step to ensure the integrity of the upcoming General Election by conducting logic and accuracy testing. Set for the morning of September 16, starting at 9 a.m. According to an announcement by DeKalb County, the testing, which is open to the public and surely of interest to the engaged voter, will verify that the machines count votes correctly and securely.

The logic and accuracy testing will occur in two phases, handling in-person advanced and Election Day voting, absentee by mail, and provisional ballots. The testing and equipment storage will be conducted at the DeKalb VRE office located at 4380 Memorial Drive, Suite 300, Decatur, GA 30032-1239.

DeKalb VRE’s invitation to the public to observe is part of a larger commitment to maintain trust in the system. For additional information about the testing or the electoral process, concerned citizens and inquisitive minds can find more resources by visiting the DeKalb Votes website at www.DeKalbVotes.com or by calling the DeKalb VRE office at 404-298-4020.