LEONARDTOWN, MD – In preparation for the 2024 presidential primary election, the St. Mary’s County Board of Elections has scheduled a series of events designed to ensure the transparency and accuracy of the voting process. Among these events is a public demonstration of the DS200 ballot scanner unit, slated for Friday, April 12, 2024, at 10 a.m.
This demonstration will take place at the Board of Elections office, located at 23250 Hollywood Road, Leonardtown. The event aims to showcase the functionality and reliability of the voting equipment to be used in the upcoming election, reinforcing voter confidence in the electoral process.
Further emphasizing their commitment to election integrity, the Board has also outlined a comprehensive schedule for canvassing mail-in and provisional ballots. The canvassing process, critical for verifying and counting votes, includes several key dates:
- Pre-Election Day Mail-in Ballot Canvass: Scheduled for Wednesday, April 24, and Thursday, April 25, 2024, beginning at 9 a.m. It’s important to note that the results from these canvasses will not be released until election night. Additionally, these dates may be adjusted depending on the volume of mail-in ballots received.
- After Election Day Mail-in Ballot Canvass: Set for Thursday, May 16, 2024, at 10 a.m., this session will continue the process of verifying mail-in ballots submitted around Election Day.
- Provisional Ballot Canvass: On Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 10 a.m., provisional ballots, often used when there’s an uncertainty about a voter’s eligibility, will be scrutinized and counted.
- After Election Day Final Canvass: The final canvass, marking the conclusion of the ballot verification process, will occur on May 24, 2024, at 10 a.m.
All canvassing activities are set to take place at the St. Mary’s County Board of Elections office, with the Board ensuring that these processes are conducted transparently and openly.
The St. Mary’s County Board of Elections maintains a robust website at www.stmaryscountymd.gov/elections, offering a wealth of information about voter registration, ballot drop box locations, polling places, and more. This online resource serves as a hub for voters seeking to understand more about the electoral process and how they can participate in it.
For additional inquiries or further information, individuals are encouraged to reach out to Wendy Adkins via email at wendy.adkins@stmaryscountymd.gov or by phone at (301) 475-4200 ext. 1613. The Board is committed to ensuring that all aspects of the electoral process are accessible and transparent to the public.
