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Davis County clerk certifies primary results, reports 41.24% turnout
Summary
County Clerk Brian McKenzie presented the Board of Canvas certification, reporting 111,056 eligible voters and 41.24% participation in the July primary; 827 ballots were not counted, most returned late or rejected for signature issues, and audit procedures were described and posted.
Davis County's Board of Canvas certified primary election results July 7 after County Clerk Brian McKenzie presented the required certification and post-election audit reports.
McKenzie told commissioners the county had 111,056 eligible voters for the primary and a 41.24% participation rate, slightly higher than a comparable 2022 primary. He said 827 ballots were not counted (816 returned by mail or drop box and 11 provisional ballots). The most common reasons for rejection were late return and signatures that did not match the voter verification records; voters were contacted when possible and given an opportunity to resolve issues within a limited time window.
McKenzie described the pre-election logic-and-accuracy test (conducted May 29), the required reconciliation process and the post-election public audit, which included a hand count of up to 1% or 1,000 ballots and a signature-envelope audit. He indicated all required reconciliation documentation and detailed cast-vote records will be posted on the county website when certified.
A public commenter who identified himself as a poll watcher, Eric Coker, praised the clerk's office for transparency in the vote-handling process.
The Board approved the certification and accompanying reports by voice vote; the clerk said the documents will be posted on the county website.
