The Clark County Elections Office is setting the stage for the upcoming February 11 Special Election with its mandatory logic and accuracy tests. Scheduled for Thursday, Jan. 16, at 2 pm, these tests will vet the programming of both the accessible voting units and the ballot tabulation system. The public, along with media, candidates, and jurisdictions with measures on the ballot, can observe the process at the Elections Office on 1408 Franklin St., adhering to Washington state law requirements to ensure fair play in the electoral process.
In anticipation of the Special Election, ballots will start their journey to voters just around the corner, with Tuesday, Jan. 21 earmarked as the mailing date. Any active registered voter can expect to find their opportunity to participate in the democratic process in their mailbox shortly thereafter. For those interested in brushing up on the measures and candidates ahead of the vote, the voters’ pamphlet is up for grabs on the Clark County Elections website, so click the link for the “Feb. 11 Special Election” to get informed.
When Election Day rolls around, the ballot tabulation system will warm up at 7:15 p.m. to start delivering the fate of the measures and candidates as dictated by the people's will. By the evening's dusky descent, eager citizens won't have to wait too long to see the initial results. Between 8:15 and 8:30 p.m., a first glimpse into their community's future direction will be unveiled on the ClarkVotes website for all to see.
