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Public accuracy test of voting machines
Before early voting starts, the county publicly tests its machines — about 60 DRE units and optical-scan cards — checking ballot accuracy, vote-count limits, and the ability to redact a ballot if needed. Machines are sealed immediately after.
1 mentionLast discussed Sep 29, 2026
LowPublic Safety
Primary Election Turnout
Only about 60,000 of 367,000 registered voters cast ballots in the May primary — a 16% turnout. Clerk Brown urged the public to trust that votes count and show up in November.
2 mentionsLast discussed Jun 16, 2026