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Thurston County, Washington

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Canvassing Board meetings schedule is subject to change. Meetings may be convened remotely if warranted otherwise located at the Ballot Processing Center, 2905 29th Ave SW, Ste F, Tumwater, WA 98512. Contact our office for more information elections@co.thurston.wa.us or 360.786.5408 

Notice of Pre-Election Tests

  • Accessibility Voting Unit Logic and Accuracy Testing: Ensures the accuracy of the Accessible Voting Units. Testing will begin January 8th at 9:00 a.m. until finished. (WAC 434-335-520)
  • Logic and Accuracy Test: Demonstrates the accuracy of the tabulation equipment. The Logic and Accuracy Test for this election will be held on January 9th at 10:00 a.m. (RCW 29A.12.130, WAC 434-335-280)

Notice of Post-Election Audits 

  • Random Audit: Ensures the tabulation system is counting ballots accurately. An audit of randomly selected precincts will be done February 15th at 9:00 a.m. (RCW 29A.60.170, 185)
  • Risk-Limiting Audit: Demonstrates the accuracy of the election results and will take place February 20th at 9:00 a.m. (RCW 29A.60.185, WAC 434-261-116, WAC 434-261-117)

Notice of Canvassing Board Meetings & Agendas

  • Meetings are:
    • February 16th at 9:00 a.m. - They will canvass ballots for the February 13, 2024 Special Election 
    • February 22nd at 10:00 a.m. - They will canvass ballots for the February 13, 2024 Special Election   
    • February 23rd at 10:00 a.m. - They will certify the February 13, 2024 Special Election (RCW 29A.60.200)
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