December 16, 2019
By: Dwayne Page
As the 2020 elections approach, voters are encouraged to seek accurate information from the appropriate source—local and state election officials.
“It is imperative for everyone to understand that election officials are the verified and trusted sources for election information,” said Dennis Stanley, DeKalb County Administrator of Elections.
“We’ve all heard the stories about outside interference with the 2016 presidential election, and it’s time to remind voters that not all information on Facebook and social media is accurate,” Stanley continued. “If voters will simply seek information from election officials, we can cut down on the misinformation and disinformation that can surround elections.”
“In simple terms, voters are urged to turn to their state and local election officials for election questions—from voter registration to polling locations, voting methods and more,” he added.
In addition, Stanley urged voters to follow WJLE and WJLE.com along with “verified accounts” of the chief state election official on social media for election information, news and updates.