June 6, 2024
NEWS RELEASE – POST-ELECTION AUDIT
Following a successful electoral process, Black Hawk County officials are reaffirming their commitment to transparency and accuracy in elections by announcing the results of the statutory post-election audit. This audit displays the county's dedication to upholding the integrity of the democratic process.
Black Hawk County on Thursday, June 6 conducted its required post-election audit of a voting precinct following the June 4 Primary Election. The audit resulted in a perfect match.
By law, the Iowa Secretary of State chooses a precinct at random in each county the day after the election. The law requires county auditors to supervise a hand count of the U.S. District Representative race for each party in that precinct and compare the results to the voting machine count from election night.
“We’re very pleased to see that this random audit has been like all of our past vote audits and recounts, in that it has verified the accuracy of our voting machines,” said County Auditor Grant Veeder. “It’s one of a long list of legal and practical steps that we take to demonstrate to the public and all observers the integrity of the election process.”
The audit was conducted by the Absentee and Special Voters Precinct Board under the supervision of Elections Manager Karen Showalter.
Questions about the post-election audit and other election matters may be directed to the Election Office at 319-833-3007 or election@blackhawkcounty.iowa.gov.
November 17, 2023
Black Hawk County on Thursday, November 9 conducted its required post-election audit of a voting precinct following the November 7, City/School Election. The audit resulted in a perfect match.October 25, 2021
The 2021 Iowa General Assembly passed significant changes in election law, including a reduction in the time during which to vote by mail and in person.
