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News Release

​October 31, 2016

Contact: Alice Jarboe, Assistant Registrar of Voters
JarboeA@saccounty.net
(916) 875-6255

Presidential General Election Update
Manual Tally of Ballots Ensure Accuracy

Public and media invited to observe precinct selection

On Wednesday, November 9, 2016, at 8:00 a.m. Sacramento County Registrar of Voters, Jill LaVine will select the precincts to be included in the 1% manual tally for the November 8 Presidential General Election. The manual tally is required by California law.
“For this election, it means ballots cast in 14 of the County’s precincts will be manually tallied to ensure the accuracy of the automated tally before certifying election results, and for each race not included in the 1% manual tally, an additional precinct with that contest is tallied” said LaVine.
The Manual Tally will begin immediately following the selection of precincts.  
Contact Alice Jarboe at 875-6255 or email Jarboea@saccounty.net if interested in observing the manual tally selection process.

Key Election Dates

Nov 8 – Presidential General Election. Polls are open from 7 am to 8 pm.

To check on your registration or find your polling place visit us online at:

www.elections.saccounty.net

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