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Election officials set absentee‑ballot dropbox schedule and OK contingency polling move for North Lebanon East
Summary
The county election office approved ballot logic-and-accuracy testing and set a standard schedule for an absentee‑ballot dropbox; commissioners also approved a contingency move of North Lebanon East precinct to Kimberlin's Grange if the current site owner declines continued use.
Lebanon County election officials presented a slate of administrative actions Sept. 18: the Board of Elections approved the ballot as presented, scheduled logic‑and‑accuracy testing and set a standard opening date for the absentee‑ballot dropbox. Commissioners also approved a contingency polling location change for North Lebanon East precinct. Election calendar and testing: Sean Rascher, director of elections, said logic‑and‑accuracy testing will begin the week of Sept. 29 and that ballots will be mailed shortly thereafter. The board approved the ballot and agreed to deploy the ballot dropbox starting the Monday following the mail drop; for this cycle that date was set as Oct. 14, 2025. The board agreed to standardize the dropbox deployment to “the full week following mailing” for future elections unless revisited. Polling‑place contingency: election staff reported the North Lebanon East precinct’s long‑used site (formerly Blue Max Bingo) had been sold; county staff attempted to reach the new owner and had not received firm permission to continue using the location. As a contingency, the board approved moving North Lebanon East precinct to Kimberlin’s Grange (990 Mount Zion Road) if the new owner does not formalize approval by the end of the following week. The motion instructed election staff to complete required voter notices if the contingency is triggered. Why it matters: the actions finalize pre‑election operational steps — ballot approval, L&A testing and a public dropbox schedule — and set a clear fallback plan to prevent a mid‑cycle disruption to voters in North Lebanon East. Formal actions: the board voted to approve the ballot, to open the dropbox on Oct. 14, 2025, to standardize the post‑mailing dropbox schedule and to approve the contingency polling location move; each motion carried by voice vote. Ending: election staff said they will report any final confirmation from the former site owner and will proceed with notices and logistics if the Kimberlin’s Grange relocation becomes necessary.
