Information provided by the San Benito County Elections Office. Lea este articulo en español aquí.

Notice is hereby given that the Elections Department will convene Election Observer Panels to observe activities associated with the 2024 Presidential Primary Election, which will be held on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, and  Thursday, February 1, 2024.

Representatives of political party county central committees, advocacy groups, the County Grand Jury, Board of Supervisors, 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 the listed dates and times. Please call the Election Office to confirm attendance: (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 Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at 10 AM at the Elections Department, 1601 Lana Way, Hollister, CA.  

ICX Ballot Marking Device and Mobile Ballot Printing Preparation:

This is the loading of the voting data, functional testing, and securing of all Vote Center voting equipment. Testing will begin Thursday, February 1, 2024, at 10 AM at the Elections Department, 1601 Lana Way, Hollister, CA.  

San Benito County community members are welcome to join the Observer Committee by emailing sbcvote@cosb.us.