Election Board — Minutes

ELECTION BOARD COUNCIL ROOM, CITY HALL TUESDAY, AUGUST 11, 2026 6:30 A.M. The Election Board was called to order by Chair Clough. On roll call, all Election Inspector positions filled. Preparation for the election proceeded. The election container bag from Clark County Clerk Christina Jensen seal #348807 was broken, and election sticks installed in their respective machines. The Election Systems & Software, Inc. (ES&S) Model DS200 Digital Precinct (Ward) Scanner optical scan system procedural steps were discussed. The scanner was activated. The (ES&S) Express Vote Universal System ballot marking device procedural steps were discussed and machine activated. The City Clerk reviewed the various election forms and materials as to their purpose and uses for the Board. 7:00 A.M. – Chair Clough announced the opening of the polls with the traditional bell ringing at the door. Election proceeded. 8:00 P.M. – Chair Clough announced the closing of the polls with the traditional bell ringing at the door. The DS200 Digital Scanner was deactivated and election reports run. The scanner ballot box was opened, and ballots separated by ward. The individual wards verified that the number of ballots agreed with the last number used (or less) in their respective poll list books, each ballot contained the proper authorization initials, and vote totals were recorded on the tally sheets. The election results were announced publicly. The Election Inspectors from the individual wards then sealed the ballots in their ballot bags and readied all materials for transport to the Clark County Courthouse. The election container bag with election program sticks from both machines was sealed – seal #349003. The individual ward chairs transferred the ballots and election materials to the City Clerk for transport to the Clark County Courthouse. 9:00 P.M. – The Election Board adjourned. _____________________________________ Debbie Winder, Clerk