Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration Meeting - 11/09/26

The Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration met on November 9, 2026, to review and certify the November 3 general and special election. The board certified the results by a 5–0 vote. Staff reported 339,277 ballots cast among 525,871 registered voters and outlined plans for a risk-limiting audit. A board member raised objections about access to records and the opportunity to independently verify returns; the member requested that the objections and related photograph be included in the minutes. Public commenters and board members also praised election staff and poll workers, while a commenter suggested piloting shorter election-worker shifts for future municipal elections.

The main procurement-related discussion concerned Fort Orange Press, the Albany-based vendor used since 2023 to mail absentee ballots. Staff reported delays affecting ballots issued October 7–15 and said 34 replacement ballots were sent via USPS Express; the number returned was not available at the meeting. Board members said the vendor had not provided tracking information as assured under the contract. The board is seeking further information, reviewing the vendor arrangement and renewals, and will work with the county attorney on documenting potential claims or damages. Staff are considering other vendors, including Modern Litho, which Fulton County uses, but no selection or procurement decision has been made.