Watch elections processes in real time

This page lists election activities that will be livestreamed at the date and time indicated for the start of each activity. For a complete calendar of observable activities, please refer to the June 2, 2026, Election: Observable Activities Calendar

Logic and Accuracy Testing - Live Stream

During Logic and Accuracy (L&A) testing, Department staff verify that voting equipment and related media devices are functioning properly and accurately tabulate test ballots before they are deployed for use in the election.

1. Testing of accessible ballot-marking devices
   Staff test accessible ballot-marking devices that allow voters to independently mark their ballots using touch-screen and assistive features.
   April 20 – April 27, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Warehouse, Pier 31
2. Testing of scanners and other media devices
   Staff test high-speed ballot scanners using pre-marked test ballots to confirm accurate ballot interpretation and tabulation.
   April 27 – until complete; City Hall, Room 48, computer room
3. Testing of ballot-scanning machines
   Staff test precinct ballot scanners that voters will use at polling places to ensure ballots are correctly read and recorded.
   April 27 – May 5, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Warehouse, Pier 31
4. Preparation of Polling Place Ballots and Roster of Voters - Live Stream
   Department staff receive polling place ballots from the printing vendor and conduct quality control checks to ensure accuracy and completeness. The ballots are then organized and packaged for distribution to polling places. Rosters of Voters are prepared and packaged along with the corresponding polling place materials.
   May 4 to May 15, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Warehouse, Pier 31

Vote-by-Mail Ballot Processing - Live Stream

Department staff process returned vote-by-mail ballots in several stages to prepare them for tabulation.

1. Ballot envelope sorting and signature verification scanning
   Staff sort returned ballot envelopes and scan voter signatures to facilitate the signature verification process.
   May 4 – until complete; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; City Hall, Room 59
2. Signature verification
   Staff compare the signatures on the return envelopes to the signatures from the voters’ records.
   May 4 – until complete; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; City Hall, Room 48
3. Ballot remake
   If a ballot cannot be scanned due to damage or markings that interfere with tabulation, staff duplicate the voter’s selections onto a new ballot following established procedures.
   May 5 – until complete; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; City Hall, Room 58 and Room 48
4. Ballot extraction
   After signature verification, staff remove ballots from their envelopes while maintaining ballot secrecy.
   May 5 – until complete; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., City Hall, Room 59 hallway
5. Ballot scanning
   Staff scan ballots using high-speed central scanners to record voter selections for tabulation.
   May 5 – until complete; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; City Hall, Room 48, computer room
6. Ballot adjudication
   Staff review ballots flagged by the voting system for issues such as unclear marks and determine voter intent according to established guidelines.
   May 23 – until complete; 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; City Hall, Room 48

Processing Center - Live Stream

Department staff receive voted ballots, rosters of voters, and other election materials transported from polling places by Deputy Sheriffs after the close of polls.
9:00 p.m. until all polling place materials have been received; Warehouse, Pier 31.

Data Collection Center - Live Stream

Staff receive and log memory cards containing vote data from polling place ballot-scanning equipment.
8:00 p.m. until all polling place memory cards have been received; City Hall, Room 68.

Ballot Processing and Tabulation - Live Stream

Department staff continue processing and tabulating ballots after Election Day. This includes vote-by-mail ballots returned at polling places and official ballot drop boxes, ballots received by mail within seven days of Election Day, and ballots that voters timely remedied.

Ballot processing typically occurs on weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with hours extended as necessary depending on workload. Continues until all ballots have been counted (no later than the July 2 certification deadline); City Hall, Room 48

Provisional Ballot Processing and Tabulation - Live Stream

Staff verify provisional ballot envelopes cast at polling places, then extract and prepare ballots for tabulation.

Ballot processing typically occurs on weekdays between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., with hours extended as necessary depending on workload. Continues until all ballots have been counted (no later than the July 2 certification deadline); City Hall, North–South Hallway (McAllister Street side) and Room 48.

Canvass - Live Stream

Department staff conduct the official canvass, an internal audit process to verify the accuracy and completeness of election results.
June 4 – until complete, but no later than the July 2 certification deadline (excluding weekends and holidays); 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Warehouse, Pier 31.

1% Manual Tallies Random Selection - Live Stream

Staff conduct a public random selection of precincts and ballot batches to be included in the manual tally.
June 16, 9:00 a.m.; City Hall, Room 48.

1% Manual Tallies - Live Stream

Staff manually count ballots from the selected precincts and batches to verify the accuracy of voting system tabulation.
June 17, 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.; Warehouse, Pier 31.