Board of Elections: Voting machines missed votes

Board of Elections: Voting machines missed votes

By Lynn Hulsey Dayton Daily News Dec 12 2008

DAYTON — Montgomery County's electronic voting machines failed to count five votes in Trotwood, an accuracy error that raises serious questions about the continued use of the machines.

"It is something that not only is Montgomery County going to have to consider, but the entire state," said Steve Harsman, director of the board of elections.

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Blank cartridges delay final Washoe tally

Blank cartridges delay final Washoe tally

By Tammy Krikorian and Kristin Larsen Reno Gazette Journal Nov 5 2008

Despite a record volume of ballots, Washoe County voters mostly had an easy time voting Tuesday, with short lines and high turnout.

The Washoe County Registrar of Voters staff couldn't finish the tally about 1:15 a.m. today because of an unusually high number of cartridges from voting machines that contained no votes.

The 180,253 ballots cast were a new record for the county. The turnout of 77.88 percent slightly exceeded predictions but was less than the record of 84 percent in 1980.

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