Dubuque Election Official Comments On Polling Place Security

Dubuque County Auditor Denise Dolan has issued an advisory regarding polling place security. Dolan says polling place disruption and intimidation will not be tolerated. She states that Iowa election law prohibits “loitering, congregating and electioneering” inside a polling place or within 300 feet of an entrance to a polling place. Each party is allowed three poll watchers per precinct, and each must have accreditation from their party. Dolan says that precinct election officials are allowed to initial each ballot handed to a voter and have the authority to contact police in the event of a person disturbing a polling place, insulting officials or violating election law.