AC Electoral Board 2026 05 14 Recording

The Albemarle County Electoral Board meeting held on May 14, 2026, focused primarily on election administration updates, including new legislative changes affecting election procedures, voter registration maintenance, and absentee ballot processing. Key procurement-related discussions included the review of election equipment issues, specifically failures of ESNS DS300 ballot scanners, and the plan to acquire additional replacement machines to ensure reliable election operations. The board also discussed ballot ordering strategies for upcoming primaries, considering historical turnout data to determine appropriate quantities, with a consensus to order ballots covering 80% of registered voters to avoid shortages. Additionally, the board addressed the implementation of new election laws requiring ID badges for board members and expanded early voting hours, including mandatory Sunday voting. The meeting concluded with motions passed to appoint 18 new officers of election for a one-year term starting March 1, 2026, and plans for further training and policy updates in response to legislative changes.