More Eyes On Broadwater County Election Process
Author: MT43 News Staff Reporter
More Eyes on Broadwater County Election Process
MT43 News Staff Reporter
Broadwater County’s November 5 election process will be observed by a group from Montana Election Observation Initiative (MTEOI), according to a release from Elections Administrator Angie Paulsen.
The county is one of 15 in Montana that have been chosen to shore up doubts about safe election procedures. “I welcome the observation group which supports any opportunity to ensure transparency and accuracy in our election process,” she said.
MTEOI is working with the Carter Center’s nonpartisan election observation program to establish objective, fact-based conduct in county elections. Unbiased and accurate information can work against the tide of disinformation and misinformation concerning handling of elections, according to the release.
The group also partnered with the University of Montana’s Mansfield Center for support in conducting their mission.
The observation group is working to develop a diverse cross-section of counties including rural, urban and indigenous populations. Gathering this information will help teach the public what actually occurs during the administration and conduct of an election.
For those members of the public interested in volunteering for the MTEOI as an observer, please visit http://mteoi.org to find more information and a recruitment form.