Iowa Administrative Code
Agency 721 - Secretary of State
Division II - Elections
Chapter 25 - Election Administration-administrative Complaint Procedure
Rule 721-25.2 - Form of Complaint
This complaint procedure is limited to allegations of violations of Title III in a federal election. Any person who believes that there is a violation of any provision of Title III, including a violation which has occurred, is occurring, or is about to occur, by any state or local election official may file a complaint under this chapter. The complainant may either submit a complaint on a form provided by the state commissioner of elections or in any other form that complies with this rule. All complaints shall be in writing, signed and notarized, and be sworn under oath. The complaint must identify the complainant by name and mailing address and include a clear and concise description of the alleged violation that is sufficiently detailed to apprise both the respondent and the presiding officer of the nature of the alleged violation. The complainant shall provide copies of any written documentation supporting the allegations set forth in the complaint as attachments to the complaint.