Local Election Official and Candidate for Congress Ensures Voter Machines are Working Accurately in San Bernardino County.

San Bernardino, Calif. — October 15, 2026   With Election Day just weeks away, the San Bernardino County Registrar of Voters opened its doors to local election officials for the county’s official Logic and Accuracy Test, a routine but critical procedure designed to ensure voting machines are functioning correctly before ballots are cast.

Among those in attendance was Stephanie Vargas, a local elections official who participated in the review and observed the testing firsthand. The Logic and Accuracy Test—often referred to as an “L&A”—is conducted before every major election to verify that ballot‑tabulation equipment is reading, recording, and reporting votes as intended.

Registrar staff walked attendees through each step of the process, demonstrating how machines are calibrated, how test ballots are run, and how results are cross‑checked for precision. Officials noted that staff were thorough in their explanations and welcomed questions from observers throughout the demonstration.

“The Registrar’s team did an excellent job showing exactly how these machines are tested and how the official count will be conducted,” Vargas said after the event. “Being present, asking questions, and understanding the safeguards in place is an important part of ensuring accuracy and best practices.”

The demonstration comes at a time when election integrity remains a prominent topic of public discussion. Vargas, who has long emphasized the importance of strengthening trust in the voting system, said that transparency and hands‑on oversight are essential components of maintaining public confidence.

She has also been a vocal supporter of Proposition 39, a statewide measure that would require voters to present identification at the polls. Vargas, speaking in her capacity as a local elections official, expressed concern that California does not currently require ID to vote.

“It’s crazy that people don’t have to show ID,” she said. “That’s the first thing that needs to change if we want to tighten election integrity.”