Board of Elections - Precertification and Certification Meeting

The Augusta, Georgia Board of Elections held a Precertification and Certification Meeting on June 23, 2026, to review and certify the results of the June 16, 2026 general primary and non-partisan election. The meeting included detailed discussions on ballot counts, provisional ballots, and absentee ballots, with explanations for minor discrepancies in voter check-ins versus ballots cast. The board reviewed and accepted staff recommendations on provisional ballots, approving five for counting and rejecting two. Financial aspects were also discussed, including the cost of election workers and equipment deployment, with a request to the finance committee for budget replenishment due to unplanned runoff election expenses. The board voted to certify the election results officially, with no opposition. Additionally, the meeting briefly mentioned an upcoming special meeting to discuss a pending litigation matter related to the Glory Road situation.