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AI Generated Summary:

1. Post-election audit for the 2025 May special election
   The post-election audit for the 2025 May special election has been completed. During the audit, a discrepancy was detected in the Coldwater Central Precinct, which was selected by the board for review. Investigation into the discrepancy revealed an incident at the Coldwater location where a ballot jammed in the DS-200 tabulation scanner. According to the incident report, poll workers were unsure if the jammed ballot had been tabulated, so they placed it with the tabulated ballots. This incident was reviewed as part of the audit process to determine its impact on the audit results.
2. Precinct election official training and appreciation
   The board and precinct election officials are dedicated to maintaining accessible polling locations and ensuring accurate voting. There is a continued commitment to training precinct election officials so they can handle incidents like ballot jams with clarity and confidence, thereby supporting voting accuracy. The board expressed its appreciation for the pool of precinct election officials serving Mercer County and emphasized the importance of ongoing training to improve incident response.
3. Awaiting direction from the Secretary of State
   The board is currently waiting for direction from the Secretary of State regarding the process for amending the official canvas for the 2025 May special election, particularly in light of the audit findings and the discrepancy identified in the Coldwater Central Precinct.
4. New hires and start dates
   The board has hired a new deputy director, Stephanie Redfearn Murdock, and a new staff election administrator, Thomas Pax. Both will begin their roles on June 23rd.