Summit County Board of Elections Board Meeting 04.07.2026

The Summit County Board of Elections held a meeting on April 7, 2026, during which they approved bills and payroll for recent periods without dissent. The board reviewed and approved the final ballot order for the May primary, noting adjustments in ballot quantities due to changes in precinct issues and voter registrations. They discussed the purchase of 32,725 issues-only ballots based on a formula accounting for levies and local options. The board also approved the renewal of a two-year software package from Bluecrest, which supports ballot sorting and processing, with minor considerations for future cost adjustments. Additionally, the board addressed the destruction of obsolete IT equipment, specifically hard drives, through a contracted vendor at a cost of $5 per drive, ensuring secure data destruction with audit and certification. Personnel matters included authorizing the employment of a part-time staff member at a full-time wage rate. Discussions also touched on voter registration changes, party affiliation purges, and cancellations affecting voter rolls. No new contracts or capital projects were initiated during this meeting.