A card reader reads and tabulates votes. 693 precincts use lever-style voting machines. One of the oldest voting systems still in use, voting machines mechanically record votes indicated by the voter, who turns down levers over or next to the candidate s name. 137 precincts use paper ballots. 97 precincts use direct recording electronic voting systems.
Voters touch a button or a computer screen to indicate their choices.
The results are electronically stored and are internally counted by the computer equipment. Secretary Miller will use information gathered at the Voting Technology Fair when presenting her findings on voting systems to state lawmakers in April. As part of her report, she will make a recommendation on how the state should proceed in choosing a uniform system. I am a strong believer in using technology to improve customer service. The next most significant improvement we can make to our election process is to move toward uniformity in the way we vote.