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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Tulare County Grand Jury
• 2016-2017
Follow up Response: The district has maintained their non-conducive
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Findings 9 findings
F1
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The number of voters may have been underestimated in the 2016 General Election.
F2
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Some polling sites did not have sufficient ballots.
F3
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Two positions in the department were vacant during the election process.
F4
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Significant voter registration occurred after ballots were ordered.
F5
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A total of 11,281 provisional ballots were cast in the 2016 General Election. Of these ballots, 1,459 were cast by unregistered voters.
F6
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There were 2,881 provisional ballots partially counted due to outside designated precinct voting.
F7
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There were 1,866 provisional ballots not counted due to insufficient information.
F8
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The number of provisional ballots cast contributed to the shortage of ballots.
F9
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The increase in provisional voters caused delays at some polling sites. 1 3
Recommendations 7
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R1Page 18Ensure the person hired is a knowledgeable and experienced Registrar of Voters.
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R2Page 18Fill all authorized department vacancies.
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R3Page 18Continue to provide required training for all employees and volunteers.
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R4Page 18Be prepared to deploy additional touch screen machines when needed.
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R5Page 18Provide additional voting booths for General Elections.
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R6Page 18Be prepared to print additional ballots when needed.
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R7Page 18Debrief with all stakeholders after each election. REQUIRED RESPONSES: 1. Tulare County Board of Supervisors (F2 and R1-R2) 2. Tulare County Registrar of Voters (F1-F9 and R2-R7)