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County clerk warns repeat‑year elections and vote‑by‑mail raise costs
Summary
The county clerk said running two statewide elections in 2026 plus expanded early voting and permanent vote‑by‑mail drives higher costs for staff, postage and publications; one election can cost about $45,000 and vote‑by‑mail expenses were cited at roughly $18,000 per election.
Nancy, Lee County clerk, explained to the finance committee how election schedules, expanded early voting and permanent vote‑by‑mail increase election costs and affect the office’s budget. Office role: Nancy described the clerk’s duties — managing elections, vital records (birth, death, marriage), maintaining recorded documents and handling liquor and raffle permits. She said the recording side handles mortgages and deeds and that her office also administers jury processes. Election‑period cost drivers: Nancy told the committee the difference in her…
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