Be prepared: Commisson tests voting equipment
The Hot Spring County Election Commissioners met recently with County Clerk Sandy Boyette and Liz Pfeiffer, HSC deputy of elections to have its logic and accuracy testing of all necessary software, printer and the ExpressVote machines for the 2020 November General Election at the HSC Election office building.
More than 30 ExpressVote machines were tested in preparation for the upcoming presidential election.
Also during the testing, Pfeiffer tested the ExpressPoll book electronic software— which gives poll workers a simple-to-operate device that reduces check-in and verification waiting time for voters, increases the accuracy of ballots issued and improves the election day experience for all. This device also supplies the roster of active and registered voters in the county.
Early voting is scheduled for Oct. 19 through Oct. 30 at the HSC Fairgrounds.
The following are vote center locations in Hot Spring County:
Any registered voter in Hot Spring County can vote at any of the following locations on Election Day.
•Bismarck Methodist Church at 7075 Hwy 7 in Bismarck.
•First Southern Baptist Church at 142 Magnet School Rd. in Malvern.
•Glen Rose Missionary Baptist Church at 928 Traskwood Rd. in Malvern.
•Riverside Baptist Church at 151 Schoolhouse Dr. in Donaldson.
•Hot Spring County Fairgrounds in Malvern.
Due to COVID-19 restrictions and guidelines sent by the Secretary of State's office the following vote centers have been temporarily closed for the November 3 general election—Bethel AME Church in Malvern; Arkansas State University Three Rivers in Malvern; DeRoche Fire Station in Bismarck; Point Cedar Fire Department in Bismarck; and Victory Assembly of God Church in Malvern.
HSC commissioners have posted signs with information pertaining to all the polling locations at several local sites —Dollar General, Malvern Country Club and Arkansas State University Three Rivers and other locations.
October 27 is the deadline for county clerks to receive absentee ballot applications by mail, fax, or electronic mail for the general election.
Registered voters may call to check their status to make sure they're still active to vote. Contact the Election Office at (501) 229-1666 or the County Clerk's Office at (501) 332-2291. Register voters also may check their status online at www.voterview.org.
Poll workers are still needed for the November general election. Pfeiffer mentioned if anyone is interested, please contact the HSC Election Office at 501229-1666.
Election day is Nov. 3.