Vote Seminole July 31, 2026 Canvassing Board Meeting

The Seminole County Government held a Canvassing Board meeting on July 31, 2026, focused primarily on the public logic and accuracy testing of voting equipment and the canvassing of mail ballots for the upcoming August 18, 2026 primary election. The meeting included detailed demonstrations and certifications of various voting machines, including DS200 optical scanners, DS950 high-speed scanners, and ExpressVote ADA-compliant units. The board authorized the tabulation of vote-by-mail ballots, including those with signature cures and cross-signature ballots, consistent with Florida statutes. The meeting also covered procedural updates such as the replacement of older voting machines with newer models and the implementation of a new visual signature audit process. The board reviewed and signed off on zero tapes and test results to certify the accuracy of the election equipment. Discussions included chain of custody, security procedures, and plans for future canvassing meetings to continue signature verification and ballot processing. No contract awards or vendor selections were discussed, but the meeting highlighted procurement-related updates regarding voting equipment replacement and maintenance.