I know everyone is anxious and frustrated by the vote count process for Tuesday’s election in Alameda County. Many have contacted my office to express their dismay/anger regarding the small number of votes that have been counted to date, while all of our surrounding counties are posting a greater number of results. I share your dismay.
As a single Board Member, I have attempted to do all that is possible to bring greater transparency to our election process, from establishing an Elections Commission to requiring the ROV to release the cast vote record every night starting on Election Day. Months ago, in public meetings, I asked the Registrar if he had a sufficient workforce and resources in order to carry out the November elections; his response was “yes.” Unfortunately, that appears not to be the case.
While there isn’t anything that can be done immediately to expedite the current process, rest assured that I will continue to push for increased transparency and information immediately shared with the residents of Alameda County, and beyond.
-Keith Carson
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