Ohio’s Board of Voting Systems Examiners published a revised July 2026 requirements matrix for ballot-on-demand voting systems. Any vendor seeking certification must meet detailed standards for integration, security, audit logging, ballot printing, tabulation compatibility, and supply chain documentation. This is a pre-RFP regulatory framework that shapes what Ohio counties can buy next, so voting system and ballot-printing vendors should align products, documentation, and support offerings to these requirements before submitting systems for approval.

The City will consider a resolution to relocate the District 7 polling place for the rest of the 2026-2027 election term. Changing polling locations often requires updated signage, voter communication, and possibly equipment or layout changes at the new site. Election services and facility vendors can watch for needs related to accessibility improvements, temporary infrastructure, and logistics at the new location.

Specific new polling location and any facility modifications are not detailed in this agenda.

The board considered an intergovernmental agreement with the Grand County Clerk for the November 2026 election. This is a defined election administration arrangement, not a general policy item. The remaining seller relevance is limited to election support, coordination, or related services around the November 3, 2026 election.

Registration and Elections requested approval of a statewide contract with KNOWiNK, LLC for mailing and voter communication services, including precinct card mailings, communication notices, and printing and mailing absentee ballots. The amount is $297,700 and the service runs through December 31, 2026. The county has already selected the vendor, so the sales value is in fulfillment, service quality, and any later expansion around election communications.