(Optical Vote Scanner - KIWA Staff Photo)Des Moines, Iowa (RI) — Iowa Secretary of State Paul Pate says extensive preparations are in place to ensure next week’s General Election is conducted fairly, accurately, and securely.
During a news conference Wednesday, Pate said Iowans can be confident their votes will be counted correctly.
Pate, Iowa’s chief election official, said election security involves year-round planning and coordination among multiple groups across the state.
Pate pointed to several safeguards designed to protect the voting process.
Paste also warned voters to be cautious of misinformation and to rely on official sources for election information.
Pate added that monitors from the U.S. Department of Justice are expected to be present at some Iowa polling locations on Election Day.
