NOTICE OF PUBLIC ACCURACY TEST

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Columbus will conduct a Public Test of the ES&S Voting Tabulator System and OmniBallot Tablet Voting Assist Terminal in accordance with Minnesota Election Laws 8220.1550 on July 16, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.. in the Columbus Community Center located at 16321 Kettle River Blvd., Columbus, MN.

The purpose of the public test is to ascertain that the equipment will correctly count the votes cast for all candidates in the State Primary Election to be held on August 11, 2026. This public test is open to all candidates, the public, the news media, and any other interested party.