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Residents raise election‑security and signature‑verification concerns in Washington County
Summary
Speakers cited a 2022 expert witness and observed ballot counts and signature‑verification practices during the November election, alleging procedural gaps and insecure software; board accepted comment and offered follow‑up contact but no immediate remedies were announced.
On Dec. 9, several residents raised concerns about Washington County’s election processes and cybersecurity.
Karen Schmidlin cited the county auditor’s review and testimony from a 2022 trial. She quoted cybersecurity expert Mark Cook saying that certifications of election systems “have missed a lot of things” and that wireless devices in…
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