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Van Buren supervisors certify June 2 primary; report 944 total votes
Summary
The Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution #06-09-2026 certifying the June 2, 2026 Primary Election; officials reported 805 in‑person votes, 138 absentee ballots accepted, one provisional ballot accepted, for a total of 944 votes.
The Van Buren County Board of Supervisors on June 9, 2026, acting as the ex‑officio Board of Canvassers, certified the results of the June 2 Primary Election by adopting Resolution #06-09-2026. Commissioner of Elections Lisa Plecker reported that one provisional ballot cast on election day was later accepted by the Absentee and Special Voter Precinct (ASVP) Board. The resolution records 805 people voted at the polls on election day, 138 absentee ballots were accepted for counting, one provisional ballot was accepted, and a total of 944 people voted.
The motion to certify the canvass was made by Supervisor Dale House, seconded by Supervisor Mark Meek, and passed on a roll call vote of Waugh – Aye, House – Aye, Meek – Aye. The resolution cites compliance with Iowa Code sections 43.49 and 50.24 and states that no obvious clerical errors were identified during the canvass. The meeting minutes also note that Plecker announced the Bible Reading Marathon finale scheduled for June 28, 2026, at the courthouse gazebo.
