Arkansas Secretary of State Cole Jester has released the results of an election security review of the state’s ballot measure process. The review identified strengths and weaknesses in seven key areas of the elections, including voter registration, county outreach, in-person voting, absentee voting, cyber security, physical security, and petitions.
In the report, four areas were given top grades, including county outreach, in-person voting, cyber security, and physical security. Voter registration was given a “B+” grade with concerns about the accuracy of online registrations. The report also pointed out the lack of an online voter registration system in the state.
The area with the lowest grade was petitions, which received a “D.” The report highlighted concerns about wealthy out-of-state interest groups influencing ballot measures and proposed legislative changes to address these issues. Absentee voting was also flagged as presenting a large concern for potential election fraud, with measures in place to prevent such activities.
Overall, the report emphasized the need for improvements in the petition process to ensure that ballot measures represent the will of Arkansas voters. It also highlighted the importance of addressing concerns around absentee voting to enhance election security in the state.
The full report can be accessed on the Secretary of State’s website for further details on the findings and recommendations.
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