Daily Voting News For April 19, 2007
Guest Blogged by John Gideon of VotersUnite.org
In written testimony presented to the US House Information Policy, Census, and National Archives Subcommittee,
Government Accountability Office representative Randolph Hite said in part; "The integrity of voting systems -- which is
but one variable in a successful election process equation -- depends on effective system life cycle management, which
includes systems definition, development, acquisition, operations, testing and management. It also depends on measuring
actual voting system performance in terms of security, reliability, ease of use and cost effectiveness, so that any
needed corrective actions can be taken. Unless voting systems are properly managed throughout their life cycle, this one
facet of the election process can significantly undermine the integrity of the whole.
"Election officials, computer security experts, citizen advocacy groups, and others have raised significant concerns
about the security and reliability of electronic voting systems, citing vague or incomplete standards, weak security
controls, system design flaws, incorrect system configuration, poor security management and inadequate security testing,
among other issues. Many of these security and reliability concerns are legitimate and thus merit the combined and
focused attention of federal, state, and local authorities responsible for election administration."...
NAtional: Testimony Released on Electronic Voting Machines LINK
National: Open Source, Transparency and Electronic Voting LINK
National: Opinion - A better way to vote LINK
National: Opinion - A better way to vote (IRV) LINK
National: GAO: Tighten voting system standards LINK
California: Inspection of voting systems in state needed, Bowen says LINK
California: Alameda County - Judge Says Registrar Violated Elections Code and Constitution LINK
California: Alameda County - Judge Faults Registrar in City Recount Controversy LINK
California: Alameda County - State elections officials violated law, judge says If decision stands, county would have to
provide data regarding e-voting machines LINK
Florida: Opinion - Tallahassee's ballot error LINK
Florida: Opinion - Fair trade for voters Florida Senate goes for deal on paper ballots LINK
Florida: Opinion - Ban touch-screen voting machines LINK
Florida: Charlotte County - Charlotte elections supervisor supports mail balloting LINK
Missouri: Carnahan urges time, resources to deal with election law changes LINK
New Jersey: Monmouth County - School election results delayed in some towns LINK
Ohio: Cuyahoga County - Ohio Audit Says Diebold Vote Database May Have Been Corrupted LINK
Ohio: Cuyahoga County - Audit finds discrepancies in quarter of sample ballots LINK
Pennsylvania: Carbon County - Official may store voting units Dem Party chairman may keep machines at home even though
he's seeking election, panel rules. LINK
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John Gideon
Executive Director www.votersunite.org and
Member www.votetrustusa.org