Board members performed a hands-on signature audit and routed duplicated or unclear ballots for additional review; staff will continue duplications, complete bundle audits and upload early voting results Monday.

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Polk County elections staff described a state-provided ballot 'remix' duplication station meant to speed processing and add audit logs for overseas and military ballots; the county expects one machine, no county fee during the agreement, and an estimated $3,000/year maintenance cost if the county keeps it after 07/14/2029.

County Clerk Brian McKenzie presented the Board of Canvas reports, reporting 827 ballots not counted (816 mail, 11 provisional) and a turnout of 41.24% of 111,056 eligible voters; commissioners approved the certification and directed posting of reports.