Boulder County Voters Invited To Virtual Ballot Testing

BOULDER COUNTY, CO — Boulder County voters are invited to watch ballot and equipment testing Tuesday.

Voters are allowed to view the tests in person, but there is limited space in the county's ballot processing center amid the coronavirus outbreak and the public is encouraged to watch the testing online, officials said.

The tests will be conducted from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, but if more testing is needed, sessions will be held during the same hours Wednesday and Thursday, officials said.

The testing ensures that equipment properly tabulates votes. Each type of ballot and all ballot styles will be tested to verify they are properly printed and read by the scanning equipment. The testing will also confirm that scanning equipment settings are properly calibrated for the ballots.

Those who wish to view the tests are asked to RSVP by 3 p.m. Monday at Vote@BoulderCountyVotes.org or by calling 303-413-7740, and a virtual login will be provided, officials said.

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The testing will occur at the Boulder County Clerk & Recorder’s Office Ballot Processing Center, at 1750 33rd Street in Boulder, and via Teams video conference.

After the testing is over, the results will be available online, officials said.

Ballots will be mailed to Boulder County voters Oct. 9, and the General Election will be held Nov. 3.