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Election turnout surges as ballots face scrutiny

August 19, 2024 | Osage County, Kansas


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Election turnout surges as ballots face scrutiny
In a recent government meeting, officials provided a detailed overview of the election process and results from the recent polling day. A total of 2,268 individuals checked in at seven polling sites, with 207 early votes cast prior to election day. Additionally, 124 mail-in ballots were distributed, of which 90 were returned. However, one ballot was deemed spoiled and another four were submitted outside the acceptable timeframe.

The meeting highlighted the challenges faced with write-in candidates, noting that only a few received the minimum required votes to be counted—three votes for township positions and five for committee members. Following the meeting, a letter will be sent to qualifying candidates, allowing them ten days to accept their nominations.

Provisional ballots were also a topic of discussion, with 122 cast and 23 currently under challenge. A random audit was conducted on selected races, including U.S. Representative District 2 and Kansas Senate District 54, confirming that the hand-counted results matched the election night totals.

Overall, the election saw a strong turnout, with 2,475 voters participating. The meeting concluded with a breakdown of voter demographics, including turnout rates among registered Republicans and Democrats.

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