Washington County Board of Canvassers

The Washington County Board of Canvassers convened on August 17, 2026, to canvass the election held on August 11, 2026. The meeting primarily involved a detailed review and verification of election results across multiple districts and wards, including vote tallies for various offices such as Governor, Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Congress, Assembly, Sheriff, and Clerk of Courts. The board examined vote counts, write-ins, and discrepancies such as rejected absentee ballots and ballot jams. They also discussed procedural improvements for future elections, including handling ballot jams and ensuring accurate ballot counts. An audit was planned for a specific district due to a rejected absentee ballot issue. The meeting included coordination on sealing and documenting election materials and preparing reports for the state. No procurement, contracting, or budgetary decisions were discussed during this session.