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Elk County's recent election saw a remarkable 57% turnout and the successful pilot of electronic poll books, paving the way for future innovations in voting!

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Elections director says county ran a smooth election; e-poll books and student poll workers piloted
Director of Elections Kimberly Fry reported a 57% turnout with high mail-in/absentee returns and described a pilot of electronic poll books in all precincts and student poll workers paid through a state grant; the board praised elections staff for quick returns and audit readiness.
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November 7, 2026 at 5:10 AM
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Georgia's elections director is pushing for critical changes to ensure fair, accessible voting—will lawmakers listen?

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County election director urges EAC VVSG 2.0 certification, non‑proprietary storage and accessible options
Joseph Kirk, a Bartow County elections director speaking for a statewide association, asked the committee to require EAC VVSG 2.0 certification before state certification, preserve assistive technologies, allow basic local maintenance and require non‑proprietary storage media and clear scanner messaging.
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October 31, 2026 at 5:55 PM
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Discover how the innovative e-pollbook from 10x Software Solutions is revolutionizing the voting experience with its unique flip screen and customizable features!

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Vendor demonstrates e‑pollbook with flipped screen, license scan and configurable voter slip
10x Software Solutions demonstrated its Precinct Central e‑pollbook, showing a Flip and Share iPad housing, driver's‑license scanning flow, configurable voter slips and card encoder options; vendor said accessibility and on‑demand printing are configurable by jurisdiction.
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October 31, 2026 at 5:53 PM
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Revolutionary voting technology was on display as vendors showcased cutting-edge e-poll books and ballot-marking devices designed for accessibility and efficiency.

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Vendors demonstrate e‑poll book and ballot‑marking options as Georgia panel tours equipment
Vendors showed an iPad‑based e‑poll book with flip‑and‑share enclosure and ballot‑marking/ballot‑on‑demand devices that print tabulatable paper ballots; presenters emphasized configurable workflows, accessibility peripherals and multiple printer integrations.
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October 30, 2026 at 10:26 PM
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Georgia lawmakers are demanding answers on how ballots are printed and tracked, as new technologies promise enhanced accountability at the polls.

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Committee presses vendors on certificate printing, ballot image handling and accountability
Lawmakers asked technical questions about whether poll books print voter certificates, how ballot PDFs are delivered to printers, and how ballot stock and spoilage are tracked; 10X and Democracy Live/HP described several printing workflows and said ballot accounting features enable end‑to‑end checks.
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October 30, 2026 at 10:44 PM
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FairVote Illinois Action is pushing for a decisive memo on ranked-choice voting software, urging the board to take action before the year's end to pave the way for future elections.

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FairVote Illinois Action asks State Board for memo on ranked-choice voting equipment and timeline
Dan Asherst of FairVote Illinois Action asked the board for a short staff memo on the approval status and timeline for ranked-choice voting software and equipment and urged the board to place the topic on a future agenda to support local implementation planning.
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October 24, 2026 at 10:35 PM
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Fulton County Commissioners have taken a big step towards election integrity by approving over $6,600 for crucial ballot programming and vDrive purchases!

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Commissioners approve HART Intercivic invoices for ballot programming and vDrives using Election Integrity Grant funds
The board approved two HART Intercivic invoices: $3,032.32 for ballot programming/creation (INV008433) and $3,625.00 for 30 vDrives (INV008368). Commissioners recorded the purchases as funded by the Election Integrity Grant and voted unanimously.
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October 10, 2026 at 3:12 PM
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Runbeck Election Services unveiled groundbreaking ballot security with its Sentio system and innovative BallotGuard paper, raising the bar for election integrity in Georgia.

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Runbeck shows Sentio ballot‑on‑demand, emphasizes paper security and vendor‑agnostic approach
Runbeck Election Services demonstrated its Sentio print‑on‑demand system and BallotGuard security paper, highlighting capacity for large‑scale printing, a five‑layer security paper option and vendor‑agnostic interoperability with tabulators and poll books.
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October 2, 2026 at 5:46 AM
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The Erie County Board of Elections is weighing the pros and cons of cutting-edge smart mail-ballot drop boxes, amidst rising concerns over security and privacy.

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Board debates Sentinel smart ballot drop boxes, votes to table purchase
The Erie County Board of Elections discussed proposed Sentinel smart ballot drop boxes, raising security, privacy and cost concerns, and voted to table the purchase pending more information and comparative options.
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September 21, 2026 at 5:42 AM
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Connecticut's early voting is about to get a high-tech makeover with new tabulators that promise a smoother experience for voters!

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Thomas says new tabulators will change early-voting experience; explains hours
Secretary Thomas described new voting equipment that changes the look of early voting and outlined early in-person voting hours (Oct. 19–Nov. 1, generally 10 a.m.–6 p.m., with extended hours on two days).
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September 14, 2026 at 9:50 PM
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The Senate Appropriations Committee just advanced five crucial measures, including a ban on electroshock gloves and new voting protections, setting the stage for impactful changes ahead!

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Senate Appropriations Committee advances five measures, records final votes and adjourns
At its hearing, the Senate Appropriations Committee considered five items — AB 28,727; AB 282; AB 817; AB 27 60; and AB 25 97 — and moved each to the Senate floor after discussion, roll calls and votes recorded in the hearing transcript.
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August 28, 2026 at 2:29 AM
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Connecticut's House Bill 7129 could revolutionize local elections by directly equipping towns with essential voting technology, ensuring every community can vote with confidence.

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Connecticut Secretary of State allows transfer of voting tabulators to municipalities
Connecticut's new bill enables Secretary of State to transfer voting equipment to towns.
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February 28, 2025 at 11:47 PM
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The Madison County Election Commission is gearing up for a smooth November special election, with new technology and training on the agenda!

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Commission Approves Mister Smith's Pay Sheet Ahead of November Special Election
Commission approves pay sheet and discusses training logistics for upcoming special election.
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September 9, 2025 at 12:08 AM
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Nevada Joins the Blockchain Revolution for Election Integrity
The question of election integrity is a heated topic in the USA.
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December 29, 2024 at 7:06 AM
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Wyoming's county clerks are at the forefront of safeguarding election integrity, addressing critical concerns about voting machine reliability and the need for rigorous auditing processes.

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Wyoming clerks discuss election integrity and auditing amid vote count concerns
Clerks emphasize testing and auditing improvements following statewide election discrepancies.
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May 12, 2025 at 10:51 AM
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Election integrity is under fire in Wyoming as a committee reveals shocking vote discrepancies, including a malfunctioning machine that flipped 62 votes!

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Dr Aguilar urges action on election integrity concerns in Weston County
Dr Aguilar addresses voting irregularities and advocates for timely legislative measures.
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February 8, 2025 at 10:09 AM
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Wyoming's election integrity hangs in the balance as lawmakers clash over the controversial House Bill 215, with calls for hand counting versus faith in electronic voting.

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Weston County representatives clash over election integrity amid House Bill 215 debate
Alan Slagle supports HB 215 citing machine vulnerabilities; Gail Simmons defends electronic voting accuracy.
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February 1, 2025 at 10:56 PM
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Cowlitz County is facing low voter turnout and technical hiccups with a new ballot box that’s meant to streamline the election process.

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Auditor: turnout low so far; pilot ballot box has technical issues and is grant‑funded
Cowlitz County's auditor reported about 17% turnout to date and described problems with a grant‑funded pilot ballot box (envelope‑size and sensor issues); the box cost is cited at $12,500 and the vendor is working to resolve issues.
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August 4, 2026 at 5:16 AM
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Mason County is stepping up its election security with cutting-edge EzyVote sensors for ballot drop boxes, ensuring your vote is protected like never before!

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County Officials Approve Lease For New EzyVote Sensors In Ballot Drop Boxes
Officials plan to enhance election security with updated EzyVote sensors for drop boxes.
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August 6, 2025 at 9:02 PM
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The League of Women Voters Colorado is pushing for new legislation that could revolutionize voting in municipalities by introducing multiwinner proportional ranked voting!

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League task force pushes for enabling legislation to let Colorado cities run proportional ranked voting
At an October meeting, the League of Women Voters Colorado alternative voting task force resolved to ask the LeagueCO's elections team to pursue enabling legislation so municipalities can use proportional ranked voting; task force members cited software certification, auditing and coordination across counties as key a
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October 29, 2025 at 5:17 AM
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The Appropriations Committee has approved funding for new voter tabulation machines, but concerns loom over the timing just months before the election.

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Committee approves leasing funds for new tabulation machines despite timing concerns
The Appropriations Committee approved funding to lease new voter tabulation machines after debate about timing for deployment ahead of the November election; the Secretary of State's office said an RFP was issued and machines could be delivered by July for training; the motion passed 7–4.
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April 1, 2026 at 2:07 PM
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The Michigan State Board of Canvassers has approved key hardware updates to Dominion voting systems, ensuring the integrity of vote counting remains intact.

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State Board approves three de minimis hardware additions for Dominion voting systems
On Sept. 19, 2025 the Michigan State Board of Canvassers approved three de minimis modifications adding the Dell Pro Max Slim XE computer to multiple Dominion configurations after staff said testing showed no effect on vote counts.
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February 25, 2026 at 8:59 AM
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Georgia's Senate Committee on Finance is calling for a return to hand-marked paper ballots, labeling current voting machines "a nightmare" and igniting a crucial debate on election integrity.

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Advocate calls for hand marked paper ballots as reliable voting solution
Advocate emphasizes hand marked paper ballots as cost-effective and reliable voting method.
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March 27, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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The State Election Commission is urgently requesting $21.1 million to tackle critical funding gaps and address alarming risks with election equipment ahead of the upcoming elections.

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State Election Commission Seeks $21.1M to Retire Scanner Loan and Flags E‑poll Book Risks
Interim Election Commission Director Jenny Wooten asked the legislature for $21,100,000 nonrecurring to pay off a scanner lease and described additional requests: $1.5M recurring for county reimbursements, up to $18M to replace e‑poll books, and smaller nonrecurring items. She also warned about Wi‑Fi related data‑transmission problems that required manual uploads during a municipal election.
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February 26, 2026 at 10:17 AM
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Voting machines in Williamson County malfunctioned at an alarming rate, impacting 30% of ballots and raising serious questions about election integrity.

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Voting issues reported in Williamson County amid high turnout and malfunctioning ballot machines
Williamson County experiences significant problems with 30% of ballot marking devices during voting.
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February 4, 2025 at 11:26 PM