Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration Meeting - 05/19/26

The Cobb County Board of Elections and Registration held an Election Night meeting on May 19, 2026, primarily to provide updates on absentee ballot counts and polling operations. The board reported a total of 76,649 absentee ballots by mail and noted that 11 precincts had extended voting hours until 8:00 p.m. due to ongoing voting activity. A significant discussion focused on technical issues with poll pads at several locations, which caused delays in voter check-in as some devices failed to display ballot availability. The board and election staff worked closely with the state and vendor to redeploy and test poll pads, ensuring compliance with procedures and chain of custody. No procurement decisions, contract awards, or budget allocations were discussed during this meeting. The board emphasized transparency and plans to release further information about the poll pad issues once investigations are complete.