South Carolina: Election Technology for Ballot Casting

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The discussion focuses on the election technology used for ballot casting in South Carolina, specifically highlighting the use of touch screen tablets. Users have reported issues with the responsiveness of the buttons, indicating that the screens may be deteriorating over time. The state has plans to acquire new voting devices ahead of the 2020 election to address these concerns.

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This is what they gave me to help me cast my ballot today in South Carolina. o0)
 

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Looks like a very advanced voting booth technology they're using over there!

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Actually we use touch screen tablets. Apparently some people have had trouble pushing the buttons hard enough to make their votes register. Maybe the screens are getting "flaky" with age. IIRC the state plans to buy new devices before the 2020 election.
 

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