Democrats and Republicans can agree on something, at least in Boulder County.
Representatives from the local Democratic and Republican parties recently gave passing marks to the ballots and equipment to be used in the Nov. 2 election. The equipment passed a required Logic and Accuracy Test (LAT) held last week, according to a news release from Boulder County.
The Democratic and Republican representatives both confirmed the equipment’s ability to properly read ballots and correctly tabulate votes, the news release states.
The LAT also confirmed ballots are properly printed for the election and the equipment is accurately calibrated to process ballots. Each type of ballot and all ballot types were tested, the news release states. In all, 5,254 ballots were tested, including 5,204 mail ballots and 50 ballots generated from ballot marking devices.
Each piece of equipment used during the LAT has been cleared of test votes and reset to zero, ensuring the equipment is ready to count live ballots for the coordinated election, according to the news release.
Results and test records are available for review at www.BoulderCountyVotes.org under the Election Information section.
Voters can expect mail ballots to arrive in homes this week, All active registered voters will be automatically mailed a ballot with the address on their voter registration beginning, Friday, Oct. 8.
The mailed ballot packets include a detailed list of ballot drop-off locations including many 24-hour ballot drop-boxes available throughout Boulder County. The mail ballot packet also includes a list of Vote Centers that will be open to the public, starting Monday, October 25, according to the news release..
Whether voting by mail or in-person, voters are encouraged to complete their ballot as soon as they have decided how they are going to vote. Voting early helps reduce political campaign phone calls and texts for the public and assists the county in being able to process ballots throughout the election period, the news release states.
For those who have not registered yet, Colorado does not have a registration deadline. Eligible voters may continue to register up to and including Election Day, Tuesday, November 2 (22-day residency required). However, Monday, October 25 is the last day to register and still be mailed a ballot. After that date, voters may still register, but they must visit a Vote Center to request a ballot, according to the news release.
