5/27/26 County Board of Canvassers - Elections

The Kootenai County Board of Canvassers held a meeting on May 27, 2026, to canvass the results of the May 19, 2026 primary election. The elections manager and staff provided a detailed report on the election process, including logic and accuracy testing of ballot tabulators, voter turnout statistics, ballot style distribution, and minor ballot issuance errors that did not affect election outcomes. They also discussed voter registration issues, absentee ballot handling, and the complexity of administering a primary election with multiple ballot styles and party rules. The board acknowledged the thorough work of election staff and poll workers and approved the official canvass of the election results. No procurement, contracting, or budgetary decisions were discussed during this meeting.