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Pilot program for electronic voter check-in

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The New Hampshire Senate is considering an amendment to a bill that would allow Manchester, Hooksett, and Durham to pilot electronic voter check-in for the 2016 primary and general election.

The pilot program would use iPads from KNOWiNK, a company that offers election software used in twelve other states.

The iPads would allow voters to scan their drivers licenses to check in.

Supporters argue that "Poll Pads" are reliable, secure technology that decrease human error and voter wait times.  Wait times can be particularly long in a presidential election.

Electronic voter check-in would also greatly reduce the time city and town clerks spend on the night of an election compiling voter information for the Secretary of State.

Opponents, including the Secretary of State, argue that September 2016 is too soon to launch a pilot program.

Deputy Secretary of State David Scanlan testified that the state would not have adequate time to train poll workers, customize the system to match New Hampshire's laws, test reliability, and evaluate privacy concerns.

Would you support Poll Pads in your town?  Share your opinion in the comments.

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