Elections BC underestimated number of outstanding mail-in and absentee ballots
VICTORIA — British Columbia’s provincial election outcome just took another peculiar turn.
Elections BC acknowledged Thursday (Oct. 24) that it has underestimated the number of remaining absentee and mail-in ballots needed as part of its final count.
According to a statement on its website, Elections BC initially believed that approximately 49,000 ballots would be enumerated as part of the final count. Since the screening process is nearing completion, it now estimates that approximately 65,000 ballots will be tabulated as part of final count.
As part of preparations for final count, election officials have been screening absentee and mail-in ballots received up until 8 p.m. Pacific time on Saturday, October 19. Elections BC says these ballots must be screened to make sure the voter was eligible to vote and did not vote previously.