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Hennepin County Clerk Training
2014
Introductions Hennepin County staff & responsibilities Vision Schedule for the day
Welcome
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
Election Calendar
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)
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
Legislative 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
Process Changes
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
Election Administrator Training