Officials say barcode print and power issues slowed tabulation but counts were reconciled
County staff reported problems with ballot barcode printing and a tabulator power supply that slowed tabulation. Chief judge Chris Christians said about 70–75 ballots required replication because the barcode 'black' was missing or damaged; staff replicated and hand‑counted those votes and reconciled totals.
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Election staff and the chief count judge described operational issues that slowed tabulation but did not affect final results. Chris Christians, the chief judge, said folded ballots and missing/damaged barcode printing caused many ballots to be kicked for manual resolution; he estimated roughly 70–75 ballots required replication and careful handling.
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