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Thurston County, Washington

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Thurston County Primary Election – August 1, 2023

All Audits and Canvassing Board Meetings will be held at the:

Ballot Processing Center:
2905 29th Avenue SW, Suite F
Tumwater, WA 98512

Notice of Pre-Election Tests

  • Accessibility Voting Unit Logic and Accuracy Testing: Ensures the accuracy of the Accessible Voting Units. Testing will begin June 6th 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 June 9th at 1:00 p.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 August 3rd at 9:00 a.m. (RCW 29A.60.170, 185)
     
  • Risk-Limiting Audit: Demonstrates the accuracy of the election results and will take place August 8th 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:

  • August 9th at 1:00 p.m. - They will canvass ballots for the August 1, 2023 Primary Election
  • August 15th at 12:30 p.m. - They will certify the August 1, 2023 Primary Election (RCW 29A.60.140, 200)
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