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Elections office releases voter, observer details for November

The San Benito County Elections Office released several important noticed prior to the Nov. 6 election on early voting, observer opportunities and polling places.

Here are the separate announcements on those matters submitted to San Benito Live:

Early Voting

San Benito County voters can vote early for the Nov. 6 election.

Early Voting

When: October 8th, 2018 – Election Day (November 6th, 2018)
Where: San Benito County Elections Department 440 5th Street Room 205, Hollister, CA 95023
Day/Time: Monday – Friday from 8am – 5pm (Excluding Holidays)

Weekend Voting

When: November 3rd & November 4th, 2018
Where: San Benito County Elections Department 440 5th Street Room 205, Hollister, CA 95023
Day/Time: Saturday & Sunday from 9am – 3pm

Election Voting Day

When: November 6th, 2018
Polls open at 7am & close at 8pm

All of San Benito County voters should look for our Official Election Mailing. The election logo is displayed in red ink on the front of the BLUE EXTERIOR ENVELOPE. This envelope contains your Voter Information Guide and your Voting Kit. There is only 1 mailing going out to voters from our office. If you need any assistance or have any questions contact the San Benito County Elections Department Monday – Friday from 8am – 5pm (excluding holidays).

Observer Opportunities

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Elections Department will convene an Election Observer Panel to observe activities associated with the 2018 General Election, which will be held on Tuesday, November 6, 2018. Representatives of political party county central committees, advocacy groups, the County Grand Jury, and any member of the public are invited to participate. The following is a list of election activities open to the public to observe at any time. Please call the Election Office to confirm the actual date and time: (831) 636-4016.

Optical Scan Logic and Accuracy Testing

Logic and Accuracy testing verifies that the specific ballot information for each precinct is correct, checks the performance of the vote tabulating equipment, and ensures that all votes are recorded properly and tabulated accurately. Testing of the vote-tabulating equipment will begin October 1st, 2018 at the Elections Department, 440 5th Street, Room 201, Hollister, CA.

ICX Ballot Marking Device Preparation and Testing

This is the loading of the voting data and comprehensive election logic and accuracy testing. Testing will begin October 1st, 2018 at the Elections Department, 440 5th Street, Room 201, Hollister, CA.

Vote-by-Mail Board Ballot Processing

Pursuant to California Elections Code Section 15101, the Elections Department will begin processing of returned vote-by-mail ballot envelopes after October 9th, 2018. Processing will take place at the Elections Department, 440 5th Street, Room 205, Hollister, CA.

Election Observer

This provides the public with the opportunity to observe the entire Election process, to build voter confidence & encourage more people to take part.

Election Night Ballot Receipt & Counting

The “Semi-Official Election Results” will be posted at approximately 8:01pm, Election Night, on the website www.sbcvote.us. Updates of results can also be found on the website (at approximately hourly intervals) until the Election night is complete.

Official Canvas

Pursuant to the California Elections Code Section 15301, the election canvass must start no later than the Thursday after the election. The canvass process is open to the public & continues until completed. After completing this process, the election results are then certified and made public.

Polling Place Locations

To find your polling place, go here.

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