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County recorder outlines 2026 election dates, new ID rules and ballot procedures
Summary
Panel County Recorder Dana Lewis told Florence council that the July primary moved to July 21 under HB 2022, gave key registration and early‑voting deadlines, described recent litigation over a party name change, and said new law (bill 1479) requires ID when recording deeds.
Dana Lewis, the Panel County recorder, briefed the Florence Town Council on the 2026 election calendar and recent legislative changes affecting voters and county election operations.
"Panel County is in election mode," Lewis told the council, and she walked through a schedule residents need to know: primary day is July 21 after House Bill 2022 moved the primary up by two weeks; the last day to register for the primary is June 22; early voting begins June 24; the last day to request a mail ballot…
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