Local Election Security Check

A quick report on protecting the local ballot as midterm talk becomes increasingly divisive and angry.

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 "Secretary’s of State report they’ve received various threats ever since 2020, including in the Kansas City area."

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Kansas, Missouri, election worker security takes center stage as general election draws near

OLATHE, Kan. - The safety of election workers remains a big concern across the country as many states have increased security around drop boxes and various polling locations. Secretary's of State report they've received various threats ever since 2020, including in the Kansas City area.

Kansas City tests voting machines ahead of November election

KANSAS CITY, Mo.- Election commissioners conducted a public test of their voting equipment Monday. The public test has become more important in recent years as some have questioned the integrity of voting. At Union Station, sample ballots are tested and tabulated, to ensure confidence that every vote will be counted accurately.

Wyandotte, Johnson counties share security process of counting votes on Election Night

KANSAS CITY, Kan. - With elections around the corner, KSHB 41 News spoke with election officials in Kansas about the process of counting ballots. John David Smith, a 20-year voter, says he has trusted and believes in the election process. "If you don't vote, you ain't got nothing to say," Smith said.

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