Election office reports vote-by-mail test delay; logic and accuracy testing to start next week

Director Patrick Becker told the board the office has run into software issues with its vote-by-mail vendor that have delayed planned testing but that staff are working with the vendor to resolve the problem.

"We have run into some software issues with our vendor, and we are working with BlueCrest to resolve these," Becker said, noting the department had targeted completing vote-by-mail testing this week but is behind schedule. He added that there is an important deadline next week and staff will put in extra effort to meet it.

Becker said he has a call scheduled with another vendor (NOINC) to finalize implementation timelines and that logic-and-accuracy testing of ballot-marking devices, tabulators and reporting software will begin next Monday. He also reported that on-site security and wiring work at the Operations Center are underway and cameras are expected to be installed by the end of the month.

Why this matters: Delays in vendor testing can affect vote-by-mail timelines and require staff to accelerate other parts of the testing and implementation schedule; the board was informed and staff are pursuing vendor remediation.