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County elections staff report 9,200 voters at 11 locations; court hears staffing and equipment concerns
Summary
Jefferson County elections staff told commissioners that 9,200 voters used 11 early-voting locations the prior day, noted technology glitches that were fixed, rising curbside requests, and possible requests for additional staffing and funding to handle turnout.
During the Oct. 22 meeting, an elections staff speaker provided an early-voting update, saying the office recorded about 9,200 voters at 11 locations on the previous day and that turnout appears strong.
The staff member said the office encountered some technical glitches that were resolved and that curbside voting requests have increased, tying up staffing resources. “We will need to come and beg for some money as, we're having to adjust on staffing because of the turnout,” the staffer said, and indicated the office may request additional funding to meet demand.
County officials asked for clarification of early-voting hours after some voters arrived earlier than scheduled. The elections speaker directed interested residents to JeffersonElections.com for schedules and confirmed weekend hours for the upcoming period.
No formal funding decision or vote on additional staffing was taken during the meeting; the court heard the update as an informational, non-action item.
