Hundreds of Missing Ballots in Elmore County Could Affect Election Results

Hundreds of missing ballots in Elmore County could affect election results

Stock image MOUNTAIN HOME (Idaho Ed News) — Elmore County election officials failed to count hundreds of votes cast on Nov. 4, Idaho’s secretary of state announced Monday, potentially affecting the outcomes of close trustee races and ballot measures, including a supplemental levy and a school closure. On Friday, the Elmore County clerk’s office notified Secretary of State Phil McGrane’s office of “a potential discrepancy” between the number of v…

Elmore County to hold countywide recount amid mismatched vote totals in November election

The recount will be held on Monday, Nov. 24. The recount is due to approximately 300 ballots that were not tallied or included in the final results.

Hundreds of missing ballots in Elmore County could affect school-related election results

Originally published Nov. 18 on IdahoEdNews.org.

Audit Triggers Countywide Hand Count in Southern Idaho Election

BOISE, ID — Elmore County will conduct a countywide hand count of all ballots cast in the November 4 election after state election officials confirmed a discrepancy between the number of ballots and the number of voters. According to a news release from the Idaho Secretary of State’s Office, an audit team visited the county Tuesday morning and verified that all physical paper ballots remain secured by the Elmore County Sheriff’s Office. However,…