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Delaware County Board of Elections unanimously certifies Nov. 4 municipal results after return board review
Summary
After questioning return‑board leaders and noting a dismissed Springfield Township recount, the Delaware County Board of Elections voted unanimously on Nov. 18 to certify the Nov. 4, 2025 municipal election results and signed certification documents while noting planned post‑certification hash testing.
The Delaware County Board of Elections voted unanimously on Nov. 18 to certify the results of the Nov. 4, 2025 municipal election, following a recommendation from the county’s return board and confirmation of recount outcomes.
Mr. Allen, the county elections director, called return‑board leaders Mary Jo and colleagues forward for questioning about their review and hand counts. The return board reported that it compared ballots supplied to each precinct against precinct return sheets, performed a 2% statistical hand count (about 2,000 ballots) and found most precincts balanced, with only isolated 1–2 vote discrepancies that staff traced to human error. “It should be certified,” the return‑board leader said when asked for a recommendation.
Solicitor (speaker 2) summarized recent legal activity relevant to certification: a stipulated recount in a Springfield Township school director race was dismissed by agreement after Mr. Allen oversaw a recount that confirmed the initial results, and a separate injunction request about equipment testing was denied. The solicitor said county procedures go beyond Commonwealth standards by conducting random hash testing and that post‑certification hash testing will proceed as allowed under current law.
Board members then moved to accept staff recommendations on several petitions to accumulate write‑in votes and proceeded to a motion to certify the election as presented, including races cleared by the return board and contests no longer subject to recount. The chair moved to certify; the motion was seconded and carried by voice vote. Certification documents were placed on the dais and signed while the board remained in session.
Mr. Allen told the board that the November count had required extra work because of an unusual printing fold that affected barcodes on some ballots; about 1,500 ballots were remade and staff worked extended hours into the early morning to complete processing. The board praised election staff and temporary workers for their efforts.
The board also noted a close tie in an Eddystone borough council race that was resolved when one candidate filed a withdrawal rather than proceed to a casting of lots. Mr. Allen said the county will continue planned post‑certification hash testing and preparations for the May 19, 2026 primary.
The board adjourned after completing certification and other business.
