Voting machine upgrades… in several states have gained new urgency amid a flood of right-wing election lies, but there are challenges.
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Securing the Midterms: Smarter Tools Watch Over Voter Records
Harvard University technology lab and Protect Democracy think that automated alerts and machine learning can secure the midterms.
Some In GOP Want Ballots To Be Counted By Hand, Not Machines
Growing suspicion about voting systems has kindled a back-to-the future moment among conservatives in some parts of the U.S.
Analysis: Voting Machines At Risk In 2022
A joint analysis from Brennan Center, Verified Voting finds replacing aging voting equipment will cost hundreds of millions of dollars.
NJ Bill Would Require Voting Machines Leave Paper Trail
A new bill would alter the rule by requiring counties to purchase machines that create a paper trail when older machines age out.
Indiana Urged To Move To Paper Election Ballots
A proposal to improve Indiana’s election security by adding small printers to thousands of electronic touch-screen voting is being criticized.
Paper Shortage For Ballots Could Pose Difficulties for Elections
With this year’s election season right around the corner, a shortage of paper for ballots and other voting materials could create problems.
Are Voting Machines Too Vulnerable To Hacking?
There has been and remains a long and convoluted debate about how much protection is required to defend elections from hackers.
Trump Directly Involved In Plans To Seize Voting Machines
The new accounts show that Trump was directly involved than previously known in proposals to use national security agencies to seize voting machines.
Should Louisiana Elections Switch To Paper Ballots?
Ahead of updating state voting systems, Louisiana’s Voting System Commission met this week to hear about new certification standards.