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  • July 2008
    • States Brace for Election's Tech Snarls

      States Brace for Election's Tech Snarls

      (Newser) - As states prepare for millions of voters using new ballot systems in November, many officials are expecting serious logistical headaches across the country. About half of all voters will use different machines than the last presidential election. Most voters—up from 49% in 2006—will be using paper ballots that will be scanned as states drop problematic and controversial touch-screen equipment. More »

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      election   voting   paper ballots   touch-screen voting   Election Day

  • June 2008
    • Paper Ballots Rock the Vote

      Paper Ballots Rock the Vote

      (Newser) - Paper ballots are making a comeback in many states after problems plagued electronic voting systems—thanks in large part to issues with Florida's hanging chads in 2000. At least 55% of US ballots in November will be cast on paper, then optically scanned, the Boston Globe reports. Security isn't expected to be a problem, but election workers unfamiliar with the technology could be. More »

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      Charlie Crist   touch-screen technology   paper ballots   voting machines

  • February 2008

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