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What This Bill Does
This document outlines the responsibilities, membership, and meeting schedule for the Osceola County Board during the 2026 Primary and General Elections. The board is responsible for supervising the election process, verifying ballots, and certifying official results.
The Board oversees the integrity of the election process, including the verification of mail-in and s and the certification of final results for all Osceola County voters.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Osceola County Voters
The board's actions determine the verification and certification of their cast ballots.
Election Candidates
The board's canvassing and recount procedures determine the official outcome of their races.
Key Facts
- The Canvassing Board is responsible for testing voting equipment, canvassing mail-in and provisional ballots, verifying vote accuracy, ordering recounts, and certifying election results.
- The board must perform a mandatory manual audit after the official certification of an election.
- Board members must be replaced if they are unable to serve, are candidates with opposition, or are active participants in a campaign with opposition.
- Primary Election logic and accuracy testing begins July 28, 2026, at 9am.
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- Primary Election Day canvassing occurs August 18, 2026, at 4pm.
- Primary Election official results and audit are scheduled for August 25, 2026, at 9am.
- General Election logic and accuracy testing begins October 9, 2026, at 9am.
- General Election Day canvassing occurs November 3, 2026, at 4pm.
- General Election official results and audit are scheduled for November 13, 2026, at 2pm.
- The board consists of the Supervisor of Elections, a County Court Judge (Chair), and the chair of the Board of County Commissioners.
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Election Cycle Schedule
The board follows a strict, recurring schedule of testing and canvassing that begins weeks before Election Day and concludes with an audit approximately one week after.
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