This is done by a two member team. The vote counting system is programmed to count ballots for each election. We test the system before each election. For the primary and general election staff from the Secretary of State's office conducts the test. After completion of the test the vote counting system is certified by those in attendance.
Certification means that the system counted all test ballots accurately.
During ballot counting, we rigorously follow a procedure for processing ballots to make sure all ballots are counted and ballots are counted only once. We compare the number of ballots counted with the number of ballots we expected to count to make sure nothing was missed. A fter the count is over, we review the election reports precinct by precinct looking for unusual or unexpected results. The Canvassing Board is defined in state law. It is made up of three elected county officials.