TACOMA, Wash. — Wednesday morning, the Pierce County Auditor’s Office will conduct a routine accuracy test on the county’s voting systems to ensure ballot tabulation is functioning properly and “fully prepared” for the upcoming November elections.
The test, which will take place at 9 am is open to the public at the Pierce County Elections Center, 2501 S. 35th St., Suite C, Tacoma.
According to the center, observers from the Republican Party, the Democratic Party, and the League of Women Voters of Tacoma-Pierce County, representing independent voters, have been invited to attend.
The center also tested accessible voting machines at 7:30 am on Wednesday.
In the statement, the county reminded voters of a few key facts about voting in November’s election:
- Ballots will be mailed a few days earlier than usual on October 13
- You can vote as soon as you get your ballot
- Drop boxes will be open starting October 13
- Ballots are due on or before 8 p.m. on November 3
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