(Editor’s note: The following is the first in a series of articles that will run in the lead-up to the November elections. The Sherburne County Auditor/Treasurer’s Office has assembled this information to clear up common misconceptions about elections. )
How do we verify that in Sherburne County our electronic voting systems are secure?
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