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Election officials brief Shelby council on petition, ballot and machine timelines
Summary
County elections staff told Shelby council that differing filing deadlines (75 days for candidates in Shelby vs. 90 days for issues elsewhere) and numerous ballot styles make ballot proofing resource-intensive; officials recommended aligning issue deadlines to provide more time for proofs, L&A testing and military ballot processing.
County election officials joined the Shelby City Council to explain how filing deadlines and ballot logistics affect ballot preparation and the timetable for producing ballots.
An official explained that a 75-day local candidate filing deadline creates pressure for the ballot-layout process because the office must verify petitions, certify candidates and then run separate proofs for machines, paper ballots and audio. "Just because the deadline is at 75 days for Shelby…
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