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Ada County Ballot Verifier updated with May 2024 Primary Election Ballots

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 24, 2024
Contact: Nicole Camarda
(208)-287-6898

(Boise, ID) – Ballot images and corresponding Cast Vote Records (CVRs) from the May 21, 2024, Primary Election are now available for the public to view on the Ada County Ballot Verifier.

During the Primary Election, Ada County had 22.1% turnout, equaling 66,752 registered voters. Below is a breakdown of the different vote types, which can be filtered on the Ballot Verifier.

In April, Ada County Elections, with the help of software company Civera, launched a new, first-of-its-kind data transparency tool, the Ballot Verifier. This innovative and interactive tool allows the public to explore a wide range of Ada County election data, including ballot images and CVRs for all Ada County elections from 2022 forward, including the most recent May 2024 Primary. (View Full Press Release). 

Precinct Committeeman Coin Toss Results

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 29, 2024
Contact: Nicole Camarda
(208)-287-6898

(Boise, ID) – Following a coin toss conducted by Ada County Elections pursuant to Idaho Code 34-1210, Thomas R. Jensen has been named the winner in the Precinct Committeeman race for precinct 1802.

The contest between republican Precinct Committeeman candidates Thomas R. Jensen and Ryan Litster ended in a tie, with both candidates receiving 28 votes each during the May 21, 2024, Primary Election.

Before the coin toss, each candidate selected either heads or tails after drawing from a bowl. Based on alphabetical order, Jensen was chosen to draw first, and he selected heads while Litster selected tails. The result of the coin toss conducted by Ada County Clerk Trent Tripple was heads, declaring Jensen as the winner.

The canvas of the official results by the Board of County Commissioners took place on Tuesday, May 28, and you can view the results on our website adacounty.id.gov/elections/election-results/. (View Full Press Release)

Coin Toss to Determine Local Precinct Committeeman Race

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 28, 2024
Contact: Nicole Camarda
(208)-287-6898

(Boise, ID) – A Precinct Committeeman race in Ada County resulted in a tie after results were tabulated in the May 21, 2024, Primary Election. In Precinct 1802, the race between republicans Ryan Litster and Thomas R. Jensen stands tied at 28 votes each. The winner will be determined in a coin toss conducted by Ada County Elections pursuant to Idaho Code 34-1210.

 Following the canvas of the official results by the Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday May 28, the coin toss will take place at Ada County Elections (400 N Benjamin Ln in Boise) on Wednesday, May 29 at 9 a.m. Arrangements for the coin toss have been made with each of the candidates. The public and media is also welcome to observe the process. (View Full Press Release)

Internal Review Reveals Minor Results Update

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 24, 2024
Contact: Nicole Camarda
(208)-287-6898

(Boise, ID) – From election night to the certification of official results, our team of dedicated election staff are ensuring that every single ballot cast in Ada County is accounted for, and the data is available for the public to view.

A routine post-election night internal review identified a single batch of 33 ballots (24 republican and 9 democrat), that were properly scanned on election night but due to human error were not uploaded to the results page.

The updates to the unofficial results did not impact the outcome of any of the contests. The unofficial results have been updated on our website to show the correct vote totals. The affected contests can be in the attached Press Release.

“Our emphasis on multiple layers of checks and balances worked to ensure the voices of Ada County voters are accurately reflected in our results,” Ada County Clerk Trent Tripple said. “Election results will be officially certified on May 28th.” (View Full Press Release).

Ada County Elections to Test Elections System

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 15, 2024
Contact: Nicole Camarda
(208)-287-6898

(Boise, ID) – Ada County Elections staff will be conducting the pre-election public Logic and Accuracy (L&A) test Thursday, May 16 at 2:00 p.m. ahead of the May 21, 2024, Primary Election. The L&A test runs a set of test ballots with votes that are predetermined, and hand counted to confirm that the ballots are being properly read and tabulated by the election software.

After the successful completion of the L&A test, the ballot tabulators and software will be secured until Election Day on May 21. The public and media are invited to observe the L&A test to confirm that the system is working properly prior to Election Day (View Full Press Release).

Reminder: Absentee Ballot Application Deadline Friday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 9, 2024
Contact: Nicole Camarda
(208)-287-6898

(Boise, ID) – The deadline to submit an absentee ballot request for the May 21, 2024, Primary Election is Friday May 10. Voters may request an absentee ballot online at www.VoteIdaho.gov until 5 p.m. on Friday.

Completed ballots must be returned to Ada County Elections by 8 p.m. on Election Day. Voters can return their ballot by mail, in person or by putting it in an Ada County Elections ballot drop box.  (View Full Press Release).

Early Voting Begins Monday, May 6

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 3, 2024
Contact: Nicole Camarda
(208)-287-6898

(Boise, ID) – Early voting will be available in Ada County for the May 21, 2024, Primary Election, beginning Monday, May 6. Early voting is available at Ada County Elections, Meridian City Hall, Boise City Hall and the Eagle Public Library, weekdays, May 6 – 17 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Eligible voters may vote at any of the early voting locations. Anyone who is not registered to vote may register and vote at any of these locations by bringing proper photo ID and proof of residence.

Ada County Elections will also utilize its Mobile Voting Unit during early voting. The trailer will travel across the Treasure Valley visiting public library locations and be open for the public from 10 a.m. to 5p.m.

You can find the schedule and location addresses on our website https://adacounty.id.gov/elections/early-voting/. (View Full Press Release).

Ada County Needs Additional Poll Workers for Primary Election

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 2, 2024
Contact: Nicole Camarda
(208)-287-6898

(Boise, ID) –Ada County Elections is calling for 200 additional poll workers to work the upcoming May 21, 2024, Primary Election. More specially, Ada County Elections is searching for poll workers who live in central Meridian, Garden City and northwest Boise to work at the polling places in those areas. To apply to work as a poll worker, visit www.adacountyelections.com/pollworker.

Due to a growing population, Ada County requires additional poll workers to support the 197 precincts throughout the county for a seamless Primary Election process. Ada County Elections also seeks to establish a backup list of poll workers who can step in if needed on Election Day. You will be notified if you are placed on the backup poll worker list. (View Full Press Release).

Ada County Elections Introduces Innovative Elections Transparency Tool, the Ballot Verifier

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 23, 2024
Contact: Nicole Camarda
(208)-287-6898

(Boise, ID) – Ada County Elections is excited to launch a new, first-of-its-kind platform, the Ballot Verifier, at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, April 24. This tool puts Ada County at the forefront of providing more transparency into elections by being the first in the country to develop and implement an interactive data tool like the Ballot Verifier. (View Full Press Release)

Online Voter Registration Deadline Friday

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
April 22, 2024
Contact: Nicole Camarda
(208)-287-6898

(Boise, ID) – This Friday, April 26, is the deadline to register to vote ahead of the May 21, 2024, Primary Election. Voters can register or update their registration online at www.voteidaho.gov or in person by visiting the Ada County Election’s office. After Friday, voters may only register to vote or update their voter registration at an early voting site or on Election Day at the time of voting. (View Full Press Release)