Scientists question electronic voting

[Ian Brown]

Peter Trei wrote:
> I'd prefer that the printed receipt be retained at the 
> polling station, after the voter has had an opportunity to 
> examine it. This serves two purposes: First, it prevents the 
> vote selling described above, and second, if a recount is 
> required, it allows the recount to be done on the basis of a 
> trustworthy record, already certified by the voter as accurate.

Indeed, that's essential for both the reasons you state.

Mercuri's design is for the voter to see the printed receipt behind a
glass screen. They then press a "Yes" or "No" button to either vote and
send the receipt to the trustworthy record, or void it and send the
receipt to the bin.



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