11/22/2023 - Portage County Board of Elections - Observer Corps Report

11/22/2023 - Portage County Board of Elections - Observer Corps Report

Type: 
Blog Post

Date of Meeting: 11/22/2023

Format: In-person

Meeting Summary:

The board certified the final results of the November 7, 2023 General Election. Of 107,561 eligible voters, 58,203 cast ballots (2 of which were blank), for a 54.11% voter turnout. No required recounts are necessary. Machines were tested and all were found working appropriately. Preparations for the post-election audit were discussed. The Secretary of State has included state issues #1 and #2 in the audit. Local issues will be determined at the post-election audit meeting on November 28th. The board discussed ways they might recognize the service of poll workers. No decisions were made.

Which members of the board/council were present: Denise Smith, Chair; Members: Randi Clites, Doria Daniels, Amanda Suffecool; Director Faith Lyons and Deputy Director Theresa Nielsen

 Was there a public notice of the meeting that included the time and place of meeting: Yes

Was an agenda of the meeting or handouts available to visitors: Yes

Are minutes from previous meetings posted/available: Yes

Name of Observer: Jane Preston Rose

League to which this content belongs: 
Kent