April 18, 2024

Hearing sought for man accused of voting twice

DES MOINES — A defense attorney says a Des Moines woman accused of voting twice in the 2016 general election might not be competent to stand trial.

A trial date of Feb. 6 has been set for 56-year-old Terri Rote, who’s pleaded not guilty to charges of perjury and voter misconduct. Officials say the registered Republican submitted two early ballots in Polk County.