The Ad Hoc City Council Canvassing Committee of Dallas convened on June 16, 2025, to review the results of the June 7 runoff election for Places 8 and 11. The meeting, which lasted just a few minutes, focused on the cumulative report detailing early voting, mail-in ballots, and election day results.
City Secretary presented a straightforward overview of the voting data, highlighting the distinctions between overvotes and undervotes. Overvotes occur when voters select more than one candidate, rendering those votes invalid. Undervotes are counted when voters skip a selection entirely. The committee discussed the process for handling these votes, emphasizing that a designated group, led by presiding judge Ryan Franklin, reviews ballots to ensure accurate counting.
The committee received two reports, one of which provided a breakdown by precinct, although this detail was not presented during the meeting. After the report, the committee opened the floor for questions, but none were raised. A motion to forward the report to the full council was made, seconded, and unanimously approved.
The meeting concluded promptly, underscoring the efficiency of the canvassing process and the importance of accurate election reporting in maintaining public trust in the electoral system.