From the desk of Bates County Clerk Marlene Wainscott

The public test of the Election equipment is tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. in the basement of the Administration Building at 103 W. Dakota. Anyone is welcome to view this process.

The County Clerk/ Election Authority's office and the Election room in the basement is only accessible to certified Election personnel.

All ballots, machines ,poll pads, and materials required by law to be kept are securely stored in these locations.