Iowa § 49.75 - 49.75 Oath.
Full text of Iowa Iowa Code § 49.75 — 49.75 Oath., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 49.75. 49.75 Oath.
Before opening the polls, each of the board members shall take the following oath: I, A. B., do solemnly swear or affirm that I will impartially, and to the best of my knowledge and ability, perform the duties of precinct election official of this election, and will studiously endeavor to prevent fraud, deceit, and abuse in conducting the election. I understand that as a precinct election official, I have access to certain information that is considered confidential and is protected under Code chapters 22, 39A, 48A, and 715C. Due to this protected status, I agree to only release this information in accordance with Iowa law. Additionally, I understand that the prohibition on sharing confidential information extends before and after the hours that my assigned polling place is open. [C51, §249; R60, §484; C73, §609; C97, §1094, 2756; S13, §2756; C24, 27, §792, 4209; C31, 35, §792, 4216-c11; C39, §792, 4216.11; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, §49.75, 277.11; C75, 77, 79, 81, §49.75] 89 Acts, ch 136, §42; 2017 Acts, ch 54, §19; 2021 Acts, ch 147, §31, 54 Referred to in §49.14, 53.22 Wed Dec 10 22:23:56 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Section 49.75 (25, 0)
Frequently Asked Questions About Iowa § 49.75
What does Iowa Code § 49.75 cover?
Section 49.75 ("49.75 Oath.") is part of the Iowa Code, the codified statutory law of Iowa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Iowa § 49.75?
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