Electronic Voting Meltdowns Across the Country

June 7, 2006 (pre-dated)

News reports related to electronic voting issues from yesterday’s elections across the country being collected at Brad’s blog.

Sample below as of 9:15 a.m. MST

Early Primary Day Meltdown Reports…

Just some of the problems already brewing today in just two of the states, of eight, holding primary elections today. With a reminder that most problems such as these don't... Just some of the problems already brewing today in just two of the states, of eight, holding primary elections today. With a reminder that most problems such as these don't begin to show up until later in the evening, and even more so in the days following the elections...We'll update this item as appropriate and as time allows throughout the day...

In California...

  • Kern County - Malfunctioning cards delayed poll voting Tuesday morning (Diebold)
    “A procedure that no one told us about needs to be done,” [Chief Deputy Registrar] Brockman said. “It’s a widespread problem in the county.” … “We’re asking people not to vote for a couple hours,” she said…”It’s a nighmare I never wanted to handle”
  • Kern County – Elections Snarl Delays Voting (Diebold)
  • Kern County - Voting problems (Diebold)
  • Orange County - Machine Malfunctions - broken voting machines prompt voter complaints (Hart InterCivic)
  • Los Angeles County – Diebold Voting Machine Scandal Hits L.A. County
  • San Joaquin County – Early voting problems in S.J. (8:05 a.m.) (Diebold)
    “People were sent away without casting their ballots in Stockton, Lodi and Morada…”NOTE: San Joaquin is registrar Debra Hench’s county. She has been amongst the most vociferous supporters of Diebold, and deniers of their problems, despite witnessing so many before her very eyes. As expected, she takes the Diebold company line in the article above, by attempting to blame poll workers for problems with her machines. New info also suggests that she’s been closely involved, personally, with a team of Diebold disinformation experts. More on that to come soon.
  • Contra Costa County – Few flock to polls by midday (AutoMark machines not working)
  • In Mississippi…

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    One Response to “Electronic Voting Meltdowns Across the Country”

    1. Bob Says:

      Cliff-

      Thanks for this. I’m planning on keeping a close eye on how things are going here in Salt Lake on the 27th, especially in places where both parties have primaries (like Dist 25).

      -Bob

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