Luzerne County Election Board’s Post-Election Adjudication to Start Sooner
The Luzerne County Election Board’s post-election adjudication will commence earlier than in previous years.
According to County Election Director Emily Cook, adjudication will begin on Thursday, November 6, at 9 a.m. on the third floor (courtroom A) of the Penn Place Building.
Adjudication is the process of determining which flagged mail and provisional ballots are accepted or rejected and tallying write-in votes. The process is open to the public.
Cook stated that she has changed procedures to prioritize adjudication preparation, allowing for an earlier start. 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.