Board approves absentee worker lists; absentee ballots mailed and public ballot testing scheduled

The Monroe County Election Board approved lists of potential early-voting and absentee workers submitted by the Democratic and Republican parties and confirmed absentee ballots have begun mailing.

Staff said both party lists were essentially the same as 2024 and that the Democratic list still lacks a named early-voting lead. A board member moved to approve the worker lists; the roll-call vote was recorded as three yes votes and the motion carried.

On ballots, staff confirmed that absentee ballots "started going out on Monday." The board announced that ballot testing is scheduled for Tuesday the 24th at 9:30 a.m. at Election Central and said the testing is "completely open to the public," noting participation in past tests commonly includes the League of Women Voters and a small number of candidates.

The board took no public comment and adjourned after noting the schedule and upcoming testing.