Mesa County’s new election equipment was publicly tested Tuesday, October 5, 2021, by a bipartisan test board and passed with flying colors.
Test ballots were scanned and tabulated by the Logic and Accuracy Testing Board. One test deck supplied by the county covered every combination and configuration a voter might vote. Then each political party representative filled out a test deck for a total of three decks. The decks were tallied and tabulated. Totals were verified, audit marks and adjudication logs were reviewed.
Every test ballot in each of the three test decks was scanned and tabulated with 100% accuracy.
In addition to the two representatives of the major political parties, other participants at the public test were Designated Election Official Wayne Williams, Elections Supervisor Sheila Reiner, Elections Director Brandi Bantz, and Elections staff, with interested citizens observing.
“Testing to ensure that Mesa County’s new machines are 100% accurate was absolutely critical to preparing for a successful 2021 Coordinated Election,” said Wayne Williams, Mesa County Designated Election Official. “We are mailing ballots on Friday to more than 106,000 Mesa County residents, and we want them to know their ballots will be counted and counted accurately.”
“This process is always enjoyable because it is a huge milestone for the Elections staff as they have worked so hard to prepare for this election,” said Sheila Reiner, Mesa County Treasurer, and Elections Supervisor. “Now they can rest assured the tabulation system is ready and will focus on some logistics and training before the Voter Service and Polling Centers open on October 25.”
Have questions or need assistance? Please visit Mesa County Elections for additional voter registration and election information, or contact Mesa County Elections by phone at 970-244-1662.