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Public raises election equipment and vendor compliance concerns at county meeting

Minnehaha County Commission · August 19, 2025
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Summary

Multiple public commenters told the commission Election Systems & Software (ES&S) supplied uncertified laptops with modem capability and urged vendor audits and stronger oversight; commissioners acknowledged the remarks but took no formal action at the meeting.

During the public‑comment period several residents urged the commission and county officials to investigate whether election equipment used in recent elections complied with state certification rules. Jean Childs, Cindy Meyer and Gary Meyer spoke at length, citing county records and media reports and urging an immediate audit and review of vendor practices.

Jean Childs defended Auditor Leah Anderson and said the auditor had identified uncertified…

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