The Luzerne County Election Board's post-election adjudication will begin earlier than in previous years.
According to Election Director Emily Cook, adjudication will start on Thursday, November 6, at 9 a.m. on the third floor of the Penn Place Building.
Adjudication determines which flagged mail and provisional ballots are accepted or rejected and tallies write-in votes.
Cook stated that she changed procedures to prioritize adjudication preparation, allowing for an earlier start.
The adjudication process is open to the public and additional sessions will be scheduled as necessary to complete the process.
Adjudication determines which flagged mail and provisional ballots are accepted or rejected and tallies write-in votes.
Author's summary: Luzerne County Election Board starts post-election adjudication sooner.