With the November 4 election approaching, Davis County Clerk Brian McKenzie sought to strengthen public confidence in Utah’s election system during a town hall meeting this week focused on election integrity and voter registration.
Residents who attended the Wednesday evening event were given an inside look at the county’s ballot processing, verification, and counting procedures. Officials also demonstrated the security protocols that protect election computers, maintain ballot chain of custody, and ensure accuracy in vote tabulation.
“We want to make sure your registration is correct and accurate so that you get your ballot,” McKenzie said, emphasizing the importance of verifying voter information before Election Day. The clerk’s office reminded residents that accepted forms of identification and registration requirements are available on the county’s website.
During the meeting, McKenzie shared results from the annual audit of Davis County’s voter registration system, which reviewed 229,989 voter records for age, documentation, and address accuracy using GIS mapping. The audit revealed an impressive 99.97% accuracy rate, though some discrepancies were found involving incomplete identification or outdated addresses.
McKenzie said his office is working to fix those issues. “We’ve got a few areas to improve — making sure cities are selected correctly, checking documentation, and helping voters with ID number problems,” he said. “But overall, things are being done accurately and securely.”
When asked if any non-citizens were discovered on the voter rolls, McKenzie confirmed none were identified but noted that the lieutenant governor’s office is conducting a statewide audit to verify citizenship in voter records.
The county recently completed a pre-election test of its ballot-counting machines, which confirmed accurate programming and tabulation. A post-election audit will follow in November to ensure final results match the ballots cast.
McKenzie concluded by reaffirming his office’s dedication to transparency. “We want every resident to have confidence that Davis County elections are secure, accurate, and fair,” he said.
