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Hennepin County Clerk Training 2014

Hennepin County Clerk Training 2014. Welcome. Introductions Hennepin County staff & responsibilities Vision Schedule for the day. Election Calendar. See handout August 12, 2014 – Primary Election day November 4, 2014 – General Election day May 20-June 3 – Early filing period open

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Hennepin County Clerk Training 2014

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  1. Hennepin County Clerk Training2014

  2. Welcome Introductions Hennepin County staff & responsibilities Vision Schedule for the day

  3. Election Calendar See handout August 12, 2014 – Primary Election day November 4, 2014 – General Election day May 20-June 3 – Early filing period open July 29-August 12 – Late filing period open June 27 – Absentee voting opens for primary September 19 – Absentee voting opens for general

  4. Legislative Changes 2013 • Staff as part of AB board do not need to declare party affiliation • Minimum of 3 election judges, except state general minimum 4 • Precincts with < 500 registered voters, minimum 3 for state general • Voucher limit reduced to 8 • Recount threshold reduced to ¼ of 1% for some offices • Election investigation process • ePollbook roster pilot project • Online voter registration, absentee application (UOCAVA)

  5. Legislative Changes 2014 Eliminate absentee reason (no excuse) Processing accepted absentee ballots beginning 7 days prior to election Online absentee application (regular) Changes to absentee envelopes Additional proof of residence options ePollbooks Increased campaign contribution limits, online accessibility

  6. Process Changes • Kaizen event • Election Day communication • Absentee Counting Process • Scheduled times • County to process and count ALL UOCAVA ballots • FTP Site • Precinct Statistics Worksheets on election night • Write-in ballot images, tally process • Election investigation process

  7. Election Administrator Training • To administer an election, clerks must complete election administration training course and remain certified • Initial certification – 5 hours • Biennial certification – 4 hours • Training Certificates issued by county • Materials will be available online for review

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