Following a post-election review that caused voters to take notice, Scott County authorities are preparing for the next stage of the election process. “We’ve heard and understand the concerns expressed by some people about the 54A election, and we share many of these concerns,” said Scott County Administrator Lezlie Vermillion, outlining the path forward. However, it’s crucial to remember that Scott County has been and will remain committed to strictly adhering to state statutes, as stated in a statement issued by the county.
The worried brows appear to be the result of mistakes made on election night. Vermillion and Julie Hanson, the elections manager in charge of the county’s election oversight, reassured that there was only a small delay in the reporting procedure, which many counties encounter and that was quickly fixed. “The timing glitch was identified quickly and remedied within 15 minutes,”Vermillion said. They emphasize that the figures published by Scott County were preliminary and not definitive, despite being misinterpreted as such.
Additionally, there was a difference in the City of Shakopee absentee ballot tallies, with 21 absentee records exceeding the number of real ballots. An ongoing investigation was initiated by the mismatch’s finding. “The checks, balances, failsafes, and backstops of the election process worked as intended,” Vermillion said in their public statements, reinforcing the system’s dependability.
Next on the agenda is a hand recount for Scott County’s legislative district 54A. Funded by county funds, this procedure will be open to the public and start on November 21 at the Scott County Government Center. Vermillion clarified that the canvassing board, which has the exclusive ability to audit and confirm the real votes in their possession, will certify the results on Monday following the conclusion of this recount. “The canvassing board has very limited authority in this situation, any remedy sought after certification is not part of the canvassing board s role,”added Vermillion. After certification, there is still a seven-day opportunity for contesting the election through the legal system.
Officials were keen to define the scope of their jurisdiction as some citizens questioned whether a special election would be held. “We ve been hearing questions about why the Scott County Board of Commissioners is not calling for a special election,”Hanson said. “But the County Board does not have the authority to do so,” agreed Scott County and Hanson, resolving the issue. For additional information, contact Julie Hanson at 952.496.8057 or via the email address provided by the county.
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