The Brunswick County Board of Elections will begin logic and accuracy (L&A) testing on Monday, September 30, in preparation for the upcoming election. This testing ensures that ballots, scanners, and other components of the voting system are properly configured and functioning correctly.
“Before every election, we test the voting equipment to ensure it is election-ready,” said Sara LaVere, Director of the Brunswick County Board of Elections. “To promote transparency, the process of scanning ballots and sealing equipment is open to the public and will be live streamed on YouTube.”
During the testing, ballots for a mock election will be coded and run through the tabulator. The results are compared to the expected outcome to verify the system’s accuracy. A bipartisan team oversees the preparation of the machines and conducts the tests.
After testing, the team will reset the equipment to ensure no test information remains, and the equipment will be sealed with a logged security tag.
The testing is open to the public with limited space available. Those unable to attend can view the live stream on YouTube.
To access the live stream:
- Visit our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/@BrunswickNCVotes/featured.
- When we are live, a box will appear at the top of the page showing the live stream. Simply click to join.
Daily testing schedule (beginning Monday, September 30, and continuing until completed):
- Monday: 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Tuesday: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Wednesday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Thursday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Friday: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Details:
- Who? Brunswick Board of Elections
- What? Pre-election voting equipment testing (logic and accuracy testing)
- When? 11 a.m., Monday, September 30 (testing will continue daily until completed)
- Where? Brunswick County Board of Elections office, 75 Stamp Act Drive NE, Building H, Bolivia, NC, 28451
- Questions? Contact the Brunswick County Board of Elections at elections@brunswickcountync.gov or 910-253-2620
- Watch livestream: https://www.youtube.com/@BrunswickNCVotes/featured