(Red Oak) The Montgomery County Auditor and Commissioner of Elections Office announced the successful completion of public testing for voting equipment before the upcoming general election on November 05, 2024.
Montgomery County Auditor Jill Ozuna says the testing event, held on October 24th and 25th at the Montgomery County Courthouse, ensured that all voting systems function accurately and securely. Representatives from the public, media, and community organizations were invited to attend the event, observing firsthand how ballots are scanned, tabulated, and verified for accuracy. All equipment passed the testing process with no issues, confirming the readiness of our systems for election day.
Ozuna says they take every measure to ensure the integrity of the election process. She says the successful completion of public testing demonstrates their commitment to transparency, accuracy, and public trust in voting.”
Public testing is an essential part of election preparation. It provides an opportunity for community members to witness how votes will be counted and verified. The process includes running sample ballots through the machines to confirm that all votes are recorded and reported correctly.
For more information about voting locations, hours, or absentee ballots, please visit www.montgomerycountyia.gov or contact the election office at 712-623-5127.
Key Election Dates:
*General Election: Tuesday, November 05, 2024
*Early Voting through November 4th
*Auditor’s office will be open Saturday, November 2, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
