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Elections office forecasts three 2026 ballots, cites $80,000 security grant and rising software costs
Summary
County elections staff said early estimates show three possible elections in 2026 with combined billing to districts; the office has an $80,000 security grant, recurring software and equipment costs, and requested $8,350 in additional operating funds.
Elections staff told Franklin County commissioners at a budget workshop that the department expects up to three elections in 2026 and outlined estimated revenue and cost drivers for the election budget.
“...we have 3 coming up election in 2026,” elections staff Salima said, summarizing the department’s forecast. She said a possible February 10 election (pending resolutions from city and school districts by December 14) would produce roughly $319,000 in billed revenue if jurisdictions participate. An anticipated August election tied to local filings was estimated at about $275,000, and the mandatory November general election was also estimated at roughly $275,000 based on current assumptions about races on local and state ballots.
Salima said voter-registration invoicing to second-class cities and other districts is an annual charge…
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