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Votes and actions at a glance: minutes, resolutions, candidate challenges
Summary
At the meeting the board approved past minutes, adopted two resolutions on absentee locations and vote‑center configuration, adopted a timed challenge hearing format, and sustained five candidate‑filing challenges; the clerk recorded the sustained challenges for statutory purposes.
Key actions taken during the St. Joseph County election board meeting:
• Minutes approved: The board moved and approved past minutes by voice vote.
• Resolutions adopted: The board approved two resolutions covering absentee locations (adding Harris Library and Center Township Library for the final weekend) and vote centers (returning to 41 sites for the general election); voice vote carried.
• Hearing format: The board adopted a timed format for candidate challenges (5 minutes for challengers, board questions, 5 minutes for candidates, rebuttals) and swore witnesses.
• Candidate challenges: The board heard a consolidated set of five CAN‑31 (and one CAN‑12) filings brought by Jackie Horvath and sustained the challenges after an unsuccessful amendment to allow candidates time to amend their filings. The clerk said the record will reflect the challenges as "sustained as of August 21 for statutory purposes."
No dollar amounts or contract awards were recorded. The board adjourned at the end of the meeting.
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