Criminal Justice (Elections)

This bill amends Iowa election laws to clarify candidate eligibility requirements and strengthen election administration. It requires candidates for state office to affirm in writing that they are aware of disqualification due to a felony conviction (unless rights are restored by the governor or president), with a separate form for federal candidates. The bill also designates the Secretary of State as the state election commissioner, granting authority to establish security protocols for county election offices, conduct security reviews, and limit system access for non-compliance. These changes directly affect state and county election officials, candidates for state offices, and the process for verifying candidate eligibility.