Humboldt County Elections announced that logic and accuracy testing of the voting machines will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 8 a.m.

Prior to each election, the Humboldt County Elections Department tests ballots and equipment to ensure that all ballot types are read correctly and all ballot counting equipment is fully functional and tallying votes accurately. A specific logic and accuracy observer panel is convened pursuant to the California Secretary of State’s approved logic and accuracy procedures to certify the validity and outcome of the testing.

Interested parties can observe the testing of the machines for accuracy in the tabulation of votes at the Humboldt County Elections Office, 3033 H Street, Rm. 20, Eureka.