Secretary of State’s Office holding mock election ahead of the Presidential Preference Election

PHOENIX – The Office of the Arizona Secretary of State will hold a mock election for media to test the election result reporting system on Thursday, March 12, 2020 ahead of the Presidential Preference Election.
What: Mock Election Results Reporting Test
When: March 12, 2020 at 1 p.m.
Where: Mock results will be available at press.azsos.gov
“Zero File” test results data for the 2020 Presidential Preference Election is now available at press.azsos.gov. The current file format and file names are identical to the file format that will be used to report results on Election Day.
Starting at 8 p.m. on Election Day, raw data will be available to download an XML file from an FTP or HTTPS site. The report will be updated every time new data is available. It is important to note that accurate precincts reporting information is not available for this election, due to polling place consolidation and limited ballot styles.
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