The Clayton County Board of Elections and Registration is set to begin absentee ballot tabulation ahead of the November 5 General Election. According to the schedule, processing will start on Friday, October 25, 2024, and continue daily until Election Day. The counting sessions at the Elections Center, located at 7946 North McDonough Street in Jonesboro, will run from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and are slated to start earlier at 7:00 AM on November 5, 2024, as noted on the county's official website.
A statement from the Board outlined the precautions in place to protect ballot secrecy and ensure a fair count. Ballots will be opened and scanned with rigorous controls, and any premature collection or disclosure of voting results before the polls close at 7:00 PM on Election Day is strictly off-limits. The public is invited to observe this process after checking in and surrendering electronic devices.
Shauna Dozier, the Elections Director for Clayton County, has indicated that the processing schedule will be publicly posted and any changes will likewise be conspicuously announced. Ensuring the integrity of the voting process has been a prominent goal for the Board of Elections and Registration. The meticulous tabulation work will be carried out at the Clayton County Elections Center, and further details on this process can be sought by contacting the Elections Office directly.
On the night of the election, the public can obtain vote counts by calling the provided telephone number up until 12 AM or by visiting the county's election website. The staff at Clayton County Elections & Registration Office are also available to address any questions regarding absentee ballot tabulation. In an effort to maintain transparency, all canvassing activities will be open for the public, and the final results will not be made available until after all polls have closed on November 5.
