Santa Rosa County Election Schedule and Canvassing Procedures
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The Frame
Residents can use this schedule to identify key deadlines for voter registration, early voting, and the public observation of ballot processing and election certification.
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Santa Rosa County Voters
Voters are subject to registration deadlines and early voting schedules established by these election events.
Canvassing Board
The board is responsible for the oversight of ballot processing, duplication, and the certification of election results.
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Key Facts
- The county will conduct logic and accuracy testing on election equipment on June 25, 2026.
- Canvassing board activities include the processing of vote-by-mail ballots, ballot duplication, and scanning into the audit tabulation system.
- Public viewing of ballots is scheduled for June 18, 2026.
- The process includes specific steps for reconciling primary election results and scanning ballots.
- Provisional ballots and cure affidavits will be processed as part of the official results filing.
- The final certification of official election results and the conduct of the election audit are scheduled events.
- Book closing deadlines are established for both primary and general elections in 2026.
- Early voting periods are designated for the 2026 election cycle.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the public watch the ballot counting process?
What happens if ballot scanning is not finished on time?
Summary
Why It Matters
Residents can use this schedule to identify key deadlines for voter registration, early voting, and the public observation of ballot processing and election certification.
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Discoveries
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High-Density Canvassing Schedule
The document reveals a highly granular, multi-step process for ballot scanning and duplication occurring on a single day (June 18, 2026), indicating a rigorous internal audit trail.
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Sources
votesantarosa.gov
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