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Clark County hand counting ballots to test accuracy

November 4, 2022, 5:19am Clark County News Free

Officials from the Clark County Elections office will perform a hand count of approximately 600 ballots starting at 9 a.m. Wednesday. After hand counting the randomly selected ballots, the results will be compared with a machine count to ensure the county’s tabulation computer and software are accurate. Read story

FILE - Steve Diorio, the Chair of the Hinsdale, N.H., Select Board, dumps out nearly 1900 ballots onto a table to be hand-counted at the Hinsdale Middle High School on Nov. 3, 2020 in Hinsdale, N.H. Election experts oppose hand-counting ballots because it takes longer than counting with machines, it's less reliable and it's a logistical nightmare for U.S. elections.

Why do election experts oppose hand-counting ballots?

FILE - Steve Diorio, the Chair of the Hinsdale, N.H., Select Board, dumps out nearly 1900 ballots onto a table to be hand-counted at the Hinsdale Middle High School on Nov. 3, 2020 in Hinsdale, N.H. Election experts oppose hand-counting ballots because it takes longer than counting with machines, it's less reliable and it's a logistical nightmare for U.S. elections.

November 3, 2022, 12:57pm Election

Why do election experts oppose hand-counting ballots? Read story

Clark County Elections Office is gearing up for the upcoming election, as seen on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 20, 2022.

Washington: What to expect on election night

Clark County Elections Office is gearing up for the upcoming election, as seen on Thursday afternoon, Oct. 20, 2022.

November 3, 2022, 7:47am Election

What to expect on election night in Washington state? A long wait. Read story

CVTV to offer live elections coverage

November 3, 2022, 6:01am Clark County News

Clark/Vancouver Television, or CVTV, will offer live coverage of the general election results in Clark County starting at 8:30 p.m. Nov. 8. Read story

Washington's 3rd Congressional District candidate Joe Kent, R-Yacolt, speaks at a Sept. debate in Hazel Dell.

3rd Congressional District candidate Kent tied to firm not named by campaign

Washington's 3rd Congressional District candidate Joe Kent, R-Yacolt, speaks at a Sept. debate in Hazel Dell.

November 2, 2022, 6:08am Clark County News

A deeper dive into Republican 3rd Congressional District candidate Joe Kent’s 2021 wage and tax statement shows ties to another company not previously named by the campaign. Read story

Clark County Elections Office open Saturday

November 2, 2022, 6:02am Clark County News

The Clark County Elections Office at 1408 Franklin St. in Vancouver will be open 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday to help voters ahead of the Nov. 8 general election. Read story

Clark County Elections Office ballot processing is underway as Election Day approaches. Gregg Peck, an inspection board worker, sorts ballots into their districts.

Clark County voting gets off to slow start

Clark County Elections Office ballot processing is underway as Election Day approaches. Gregg Peck, an inspection board worker, sorts ballots into their districts.

November 1, 2022, 7:06pm Clark County News

Although voters are expected to turn out in near-record numbers for the November midterm election, it seems they are off to a slow start. Read story

FILE - Republican candidate Joe Kent waits before taking the stage for a candidates debate Sept. 27, 2022, in Vancouver, Wash. Kent is seeking election to Washington's 3rd Congressional District in the Nov. 8, 2022 election.The House GOP's Class of 2022 midterm candidates includes a distinct group -- a new generation of political outsiders, populists and some extremists. They would bring an untested and potentially unruly majority if Republicans win the House in the Nov. 8 election.

House GOP’s possible newcomers include outsiders, extremists

FILE - Republican candidate Joe Kent waits before taking the stage for a candidates debate Sept. 27, 2022, in Vancouver, Wash. Kent is seeking election to Washington's 3rd Congressional District in the Nov. 8, 2022 election.The House GOP's Class of 2022 midterm candidates includes a distinct group -- a new generation of political outsiders, populists and some extremists. They would bring an untested and potentially unruly majority if Republicans win the House in the Nov. 8 election.

November 1, 2022, 12:16pm Clark County Politics

At least three Republicans running for the U.S. House attended the “Stop the Steal” rally on Jan. 6, 2021, and made their way toward the U.S. Capitol during the insurrection to stop Joe Biden’s election. Read story

Clark County sheriff candidate John Horch stands next to a campaign sign on Northwest 139th Street in Salmon Creek.

Horch admits early job issues at Clark County Sheriff’s Office

Clark County sheriff candidate John Horch stands next to a campaign sign on Northwest 139th Street in Salmon Creek.

November 1, 2022, 6:04am Clark County News

With one week left before the Nov. 8 general election, Clark County sheriff candidate John Horch addressed concerns about disciplinary actions in the early years of his 33-year employment with the Clark County Sheriff’s Office. Read story

Clark County sheriff candidate Rey Reynolds stands in front of a campaign sign in Walnut Grove.

Vancouver Police Department probes Rey Reynolds’ comments on trans people

Clark County sheriff candidate Rey Reynolds stands in front of a campaign sign in Walnut Grove.

November 1, 2022, 6:00am Clark County News

The Vancouver Police Department is investigating complaints against Cpl. Rey Reynolds over statements he made during an appearance on an online Christian political show, “Cross Politic,” alongside Republican 3rd Congressional District candidate Joe Kent. Reynolds made the appearance as a candidate for Clark County sheriff. Read story