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Missing ballots lead to policy change

Missing ballots lead to policy change
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A policy lapse that resulted in more than 1,800 ballots not being counted in the Nov. 8, 2016 election has led to the implementation of new policies and procedures within the Hays County Election Administration.

Jennifer Anderson, who took over the job of Elections Administrator on Jan. 1 of this year after former administrator Joyce Cowan’s retirement, said that even one vote left untallied is unacceptable.

“Everybody that comes to vote wants their vote to be counted and their voice to be heard,” said Anderson.

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