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Commission unanimously approves June 23 Republican primary canvas
Summary
The commission voted unanimously to accept and certify the June 23 Republican primary results after an elections-staff presentation and a post-election audit; accepting the canvas begins the statutory window for recounts and enables issuance of certificates of election.
The commission voted unanimously on July 2 to accept the canvas of the June 23 Republican primary election, making the unofficial results official and starting the statutory timeline for any recounts.
The commission’s Chair opened the special meeting at 10:00 a.m. to “do a canvas of the June 23rd Republican primary election,” and a commissioner moved to accept the canvas “as presented.” The motion was seconded and carried by voice vote; the Chair noted, “That was unanimous.” The clerk later confirmed the canvass enables the board to issue certificates of election or nomination to successful candidates.
The action formalizes the results read aloud by elections staff during the meeting and starts the period in which candidates may request recounts under state statute. Commissioners present included two sitting members and two statutory substitutes for absent members; the clerk explained the county treasurer and assessor attended as substitutes under the statute that governs board-of-canvasser substitutions.
No amendments or conditions to the canvass were recorded during the meeting. The commission adjourned soon after the vote.
