Yuma County holds election races recount

YUMA COUNTY, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Yuma County is conducting a recount Wednesday morning for two very tight races they've been following since the Arizona primary election last month.

The recount happened at the recorder's office. They also live streamed the ballot counting on their website to let locals in on the process.

“The tabulation is the process by which the machine recounts, so that’s the machine that is actually generating the results," said Yuma County Communication and Public Affairs Director Arlyn Galaviz.

Yuma County hosted a Recount Logic and Accuracy Test (L&A).

In a press release, the test is "to prepare" for the recount from the Primary Election late last month.

Yuma County says the test is an "essential part" of their commitment "to maintaining accurate and secure election equipment."

"Logic and Accuracy testing is a critical process used to verify that voting equipment is properly programmed and capable of accurately tabulating votes for each candidate in the election. This testing serves as one of several measures implemented by both county and state officials to ensure that the voting process is secure and reliable," the County said.

The recount is for the following party, candidates and offices:

• Republican Party: County Recorder
  • Richard Colwell
  • David Lara
• Democratic Party: Board of Supervisor District 4
  • Marco A. "Tony" Reyes
  • Luisa "La Maestra" Arreola

To watch the livestream of the test, click here.

The results will be shared by a judge Tuesday August 20th.

Danyelle Burke North will have more information later this evening.