Schedules for: Logic and Accuracy Test, Random Audit, and Canvassing Board Meetings
April 28, 2026 Special Election
Here you will find the schedules for Logic and Accuracy Test, Election Results, Random Audit, and Canvassing Board Meetings.
Pre-Election Logic and Accuracy Tests
Logic and Accuracy Testing (RCW 29A.12.130, WAC 434-335-280, WAC 434-335-520)
- This test is done publicly to demonstrate the accuracy of tabulation equipment.
- Marked ballot test deck, with pre-determined results verifies accuracy of the scanning, tabulation, and reporting systems.
- All scanners are tested.
- All precincts are tested.
- 1st response for all precincts marked once
- 2nd response must have total of 2 votes per race/measure
- Continue – 3 votes for third response, 4 votes for fourth response continuing the pattern for all of the response positions including the response position for write-ins when a write-in response position is present
- Each test deck will include a
- Overvote for each race or measure
- Blank ballot
- Ballot marked with ExpressVote and on-demand printer (if being used)
- The Logic and Accuracy Test is held at:
Ballot Processing Center
2905 29th Avenue SW
Tumwater, WA 98512
(map)
Logic and Accuracy Test Dates
| Accessibility Voting Unit L&A Testing | April 1 | 9 a.m. |
| L&A Tabulation Testing | April 1 | Immediately following Accessibility Voting Unit L&A Testing |
Post Election Random Audit
Random Audit (RCW 29A.60.170, 185)
- A post-election random audit is conducted to ensure that the tabulation system is counting ballots accurately.
- Three precincts are chosen at random.
- One race or measure is selected for the audit.
- The ballots are run through the scanners and a report is printed from the tabulation system with the results.
- The results are placed into an envelope and sealed.
- The ballots are then hand counted for the specified race/measure to ensure they match the machine count.
Why do we do this?
- A post-election random audit ensures the accuracy of the tabulation system.
The post-election random audit is held at:
Ballot Processing Center
2905 29th Avenue SW
Tumwater, WA 98512
(map)
Random Audit Date
| April 30 | 9:00 a.m. |
Canvassing Board
The three-member Canvassing Board (RCW 29A.60.140) is comprised of the county auditor, the county prosecuting attorney, and the chair of the Board of County Commissioners or their designees.
Responsibilities of the Canvassing Board include:
- Certifying elections
- Determining the validity of provisional ballots
- Determining voter intent
- Ruling on voter registration challenges
All Thurston County Canvassing Board members or their designees are required to complete Signature Verification training. The following members have completed their training:
Mary Hall, Tillie Naputi-Pullar, Wayne Fournier, Tye Menser, Carolina Mejia, Emily Clouse, Karen Horowitz, Kat King, Julie Carignan, Travis Burns, Jane Futterman, Rachel Grant
More information about the Canvassing Board can be found here.
Canvassing Board Meetings (RCW 29A.60.140, 200)
Meeting schedule is subject to change. Meetings may be convened remotely if warranted. Contact our office for more information.
The Canvassing Board will accept written public comment submitted up to 24 hours in advance of a regular meeting. Submitted comments will be promptly distributed to all Canvassing Board members and their designee if applicable. Please submit public comments to TCAuditor@co.thurston.wa.us
| Date | Time | Location | Agenda |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 7 | 3:00 p.m. | Ballot Processing Center 2905 29th Ave SW Tumwater, WA 98512 |
Canvass ballots for the April 28, 2026 Special Election |
| May 8 | 3:00 p.m. | Ballot Processing Center 2905 29th Ave SW Tumwater, WA 98512 |
Certify the results of the April 28, 2026 Special Election (RCW 29A.60.200) |