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This week, the Nevada County Elections Office shared that a printer's error on vote-by-mail ballots could delay election results. The error, they say, is an issue with "ink overspray on some ballots that is preventing our election equipment from processing those ballots." They don't know which ballots have this issue.

The Election Integrity Officer for the Nevada County Republican Party, Amy Young, went in to cast her vote-by-mail ballot in person so she could experience firsthand the issue that many voters have already encountered: the ballot scanner rejects the vote-by-mail ballot. While waiting in line to check in to vote, she also talked one-on-one with the Assistant Registrar of Voters Corey O’Hare about the issue. Corey was forthcoming and helpful.

What we learned:

If you drop your vote-by-mail ballot in a drop box, and if your ballot is one that has an overspray issue and doesn't scan, the elections office will duplicate the ballot onto a clean ballot and scan again. They use a duplication machine to do this.
If you bring your vote-by-mail ballot to a vote center, and scan it there, you will be able to see firsthand if there's an issue. If so, the vote center staff will print a fresh ballot for you to fill out and cast.
To avoid any chance of the error altogether: If you choose to vote in person at a vote center, you do not need to bring your vote-by-mail ballot with you. Just tell the vote center staff that you would like to vote in person with a fresh ballot. They will cancel your vote-by-mail ballot and print a new ballot for you.
Voting a fresh ballot at a vote center is NOT the same as voting provisionally. Provisional ballots are provided in different circumstances.
However you choose to vote, the Elections Office assured us that your vote will be counted.

Our recommendations:

Vote in person. All you have to do is walk into a vote center during open hours and ask for a fresh ballot. If you have a disability and need curbside assistance to vote in person, call the elections office at 530-265-1298.
Drop your vote-by-mail ballot in our dropbox at the NCRP Headquarters (2038 Nevada City Highway, Grass Valley, by B&C Hardware). We document all ballots received, deliver them to the Elections Office for you, and then follow up to make sure your ballot is counted.
Vote early, especially if voting in person. Amy noticed when she went in to vote that the wait time was significant.
The Nevada County Republican Party cares deeply about election integrity. We are monitoring this situation closely and will have trained observers on-site to watch all aspects of the election, including the duplication process. We also want you to know that all people have the right to observe the election - no special credential or training is required. The elections office also encourages people to come in and observe.

If you have any concerns, you can ask any questions of our NCRP Election Integrity team. If you vote provisionally or experience anything that doesn’t seem right, we want to know about it. Call or text (530) 478-1467 - we will be happy to hear from you and look forward to responding to your concerns!

Best,

Amy Young and Bethany Denkers

Election Integrity Officers

Nevada County Republican Party

Nevada County Republican Party · PO BOX 403, Grass Valley, CA 95945, United States
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****Labor Day Weekend Forecast****

The broad trough over the Western US that brought widespread and record rainfall amounts to many areas has mostly given way to high pressure, with a return to more seasonal August weather. Grass Valley had a total of 0.11 inches of rain for the weekend rainstorm which was a record for the date. A dusting of snow fell over the higher terrain of the Sierra, the first measurable snow in August at 8000 in 20 years.

Warm weather has returned and the forecast for the three-day weekend looks dry and pleasant. Temperatures will be on the warm side today through Saturday with highs in the low 90s. An upper-level low off the coast will develop over the weekend bringing an increased onshore flow along with upper-level cooling. Highs Sunday and on Labor Day in the mid to upper 80s. A warming trend next week, with highs expected to be back into the low and mid 90s.

Three-day weekend forecast for the coast looks seasonal with fog and low clouds extending inland nights and mornings. May (or may not) see some afternoon sun along the immediate coast. Highs on the beaches in the mid 60s with 70s inland.

Very nice in the Sierra with dry conditions and highs in the mid to upper 70s. There is no afternoon thunderstorm activity expected.

Have a great holiday weekend!! My next post will be early next week unless we start to see an unusual trend developing in the forecast.