Ballot counting video, data and protocols from the November 2020 election.
Dear Gloucester County Board of Elections,
This is a request for public records made under OPRA and the common law right of access. I am not required to fill out an official form. Please acknowledge receipt of this message.
Records requested:
For the November, 2020 election, OPRA request includes
1. Ballot counting:
• Video of ballot counting (copy or accessible online);
• Any and all scanner/tabulator logs or reports regarding ballots defined as unconditional acceptance, unconditional rejection or query the voter for revision.
• Were plastic ballot or collapsible ballot boxes utilized and, if so, how many were used and were they numbered sequentially. If yes, does a report of record exist, kindly provide?
• Was internet, wireless and telephone/cable carrier modem accessible during election data transfer. If yes, kindly provide a copy of safeguard protocol to secure election data transfer.
Yours faithfully,
Michael J. Stumpf
Michael J. Stumpf
Sent via Email to: :[OPRA #36316 email]
RE: Your Open Public Records Act (OPRA) Request
Mr. Stumpf:
In response to your OPRA request made to the County of Gloucester County dated October 30, 2022, seeking the following enumerated records for the November 2020 election; I am advised by the Board of Elections as follows (in bold, below):
Records requested-
1. Ballot counting:
• Video of ballot counting (copy or accessible online). No such records exist
• Any and all scanner/tabulator logs or reports regarding ballots defined as unconditional acceptance, unconditional rejection or query the voter for revision. No such records exist
• Were plastic ballot or collapsible ballot boxes utilized and, if so, how many were used and were they numbered sequentially. If yes, does a report of record exist, kindly provide? Ballot container log attached
• Was internet, wireless and telephone/cable carrier modem accessible during election data transfer. If yes, kindly provide a copy of safeguard protocol to secure election data transfer. No. All tabulation done locally
Attached is container log as follows:
Ballot Container Log – Excel
This communication is being transmitted electronically to expedite delivery to you. This concludes the County’s response in this matter.
Laurie J. Burns
Clerk of the Board
Gloucester County Custodian of Records
2 South Broad Street
Woodbury, NJ 08096
Phone: (856) 853-3274
Email: [Gloucester County Board of Elections request email]
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