Chapter 1: DS850 Overview
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General Timeline for Election Preparation
Operations Support Frequently Asked Questions
How is the system purchased?
You can purchase the
DS850
by contacting your ES&S representative.
How is the system installed?
You can install new firmware to the DS850 by following the steps in the ES&S
implementation plan. See
for more information.
How can I verify the system?
You can verify the system in the following ways:
•
Compare the serial numbers on the hardware to the numbers on the purchase
order.
•
Compare the firmware version to the version listed on the purchase order.
•
The Acceptance Checklist will aid in the verification of the system.
What training is required?
General Timeline for Election Preparation
90 Days
Submit site support request to ES&S
63 Days
All forms are due to ES&S (excluding Candidate forms)
56 Days
Candidate forms due to ES&S
46 Days
Last day to give ballot proofs to counties (strictly for military or overseas
voting)
45 Days
Absentee Voting begins
42 Days
Certification deadline
28 Days
All ballot proofs must be signed off
21 Days
Last day to deliver Election Day ballots
20 Days
Advance or early voting begins
18 Days
Last day for ES&S to ship coding materials
10 Days
Software installation for pre-election procedures
1 Day
Early voting ends
Reference:
Refer to the
Personnel Deployment and Training Requirements
document for
more information.