Daily Voting News For May 12, 2008

Tomorrow is West Virginia’s turn to primary. Unfortunately for the voters WV is totally an ES&S state. Over half of the voters will vote on DREs, though some think that those machines are safer because they include a vvpat printer. As usual we will watch the media for problems in WV counties so you don’t have to....

NAtional: Faulty Machines Ready to Count Your Vote
Based on scientific research, we have a clearer picture of just how vulnerable our American voting system really is. LINK

National: Even God couldn't vote in Indiana without proper ID LINK

National: Voter ID Battle Shifts to Proof of Citizenship LINK

Kentucky: Carlisle County To Use New Voting Equipment In Next Week's Election LINK

Missouri: After Indiana ID Ruling: Missouri Rushes to Pass Worst Voting Law LINK

Ohio: Brunner to get JFK award
Secretary of state honored for her steadfast push toward paper ballots LINK

Ohio: Was there Election Machine Fraud in Franklin County in the Ohio Primary? LINK

Tennessee: Bill would require voting paper trail for all counties LINK

Canada: All eyes on New Brunswick and its electronic elections; $800,000 counting system a first in Canada LINK

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