Kansas Secretary of State Issues Reminder of Public Election Equipment Testing

Tuesday, July 30, 2024

TOPEKA – Kansas Secretary of State Scott Schwab today issued a reminder to the public that accuracy testing of tabulating equipment will soon take place in all 105 counties in Kansas. Tabulators must be successfully tested before they may be used to count any ballots in the August 6 primary election.

Under Kansas law, tabulating equipment must be tested before and after the election, known as “logic and accuracy testing.” The purpose of testing is to ensure the tabulating equipment is counting ballots properly. During the testing, both proper and improper ballots are submitted through the tabulator to ensure the counting is accurate.

Secretary Schwab stated, "State law requires this additional testing to ensure that votes are recorded accurately and securely. I encourage Kansans to contact their county election office to observe this process and learn more about the measures our trained county election professionals take to protect our systems."

For more information about elections, please visit VoteKansas.gov.

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