2026-11-09 JCC Canvass

Jefferson County Commission special election canvass meeting, November 9, 2026: The commission unanimously set the recount bond at $300, the maximum amount described by the county clerk. The clerk said a Secretary of State’s order increased the hand-count requirement from 3% to 5% to align with federal requirements and help preserve eligibility for federal election-equipment funding. With 21,149 ballots cast, the county needed to hand-count at least 1,057 ballots; precincts 3 and 7 were selected by random draw, and precinct 23A was additionally selected to meet the required total. The transcript identifies no equipment purchase, contract award, or funding allocation.

The commission reviewed precinct ballot accounting and absentee and provisional ballots, voting on individual cases under state code. The clerk reported no discrepancies between machine totals and precinct statements. The hand count and canvas proceedings concluded, but certification was deferred until after Wednesday, with the commission discussing a later single certification after other counties completed their canvasses, potentially by Zoom. No procurement activity was identified.