Board discusses 3% hand-count sample, confusion over sample composition and timing
Members discussed how state guidance sets a 3% initial hand-count sample (about 5,000 of ~162,000 ballots in Buncombe) and flagged inconsistent guidance about whether absentee and early‑voting locations count individually in the sample.
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Board members sought clarity on state hand-count procedures and timelines after hearing about possible candidate requests following the state's compilation of canvass results. Staff said candidates have 24 hours after the state's compilation to ask for a hand count and that an initial random sample is 3% of total ballots.
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