LEARN MORE ABOUT the vote counting process

Marin COUNTY post-election canvass*

After every election, the Registrar of Voters conducts the canvass to ensure that every eligible ballot is counted accurately. For consolidated elections, the time allowed to complete the canvass is twenty-eight (28) days after the election.

In Marin County, the canvass begins on the day after the election and continues during working hours until it is completed. Any member of the public may observe the canvass.

The Elections Department must follow many state mandates during this official canvass period before the election results can be certified.

LEARN MORE ABOUT THE POST-ELECTION CANVASS HERE (EC15003).

* The canvass is the official tally of votes for any given election. The purpose of the canvass is to account for every ballot cast and ensure that every valid vote cast is included in the election totals.