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Oakland canvassing board approves independent post‑election audit and affirms mail‑ballot procedures
Summary
The Town of Oakland canvassing board voted to authorize an independent ClearBallot audit for the March 10, 2026 post‑election audit and approved routine vote‑by‑mail oversight and duplication processing procedures, citing state approval and faster processing times.
The Town of Oakland canvassing board voted Jan. 13 to approve the use of an independent post‑election audit system for the March 10, 2026 audit and to reaffirm routine vote‑by‑mail oversight and damaged‑ballot duplication procedures.
An unnamed presenter for the canvassing board told members the independent option — referred to in the meeting as a ClearBallot-style audit — creates “high resolution backup for all ballot images,” increases transparency and “reduces the audit time by over 90%.” The presenter said the Florida Division of Elections approved the use of the…
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