Daily Voting News For June 7, 2008

Tennessee has joined the growing list of states that require a paper trail for use in recounts and random audits. The governor has signed legislation that requires all systems purchased after Jan. 1 to be precinct-based optical scan systems. We congratulate the Tennessee activists who have made this all happen. ...

NAtional: Nelson bill would abolish Electoral College LINK

National: Americans Ponder Accuracy of Electoral Process LINK

California: Primary turnout lowest on record
With no high-profile issues on the ballot, many state voters decide to sit this one out LINK

Colorado: Confidence in vote system a wild card
Uncertainty swirls as elections loom LINK

Colorado: Voting system testing begets controversy LINK

Michigan: Benzie County - Tribe moving forward to resolve vote issues LINK

New Jersey: State Officials Inspect Polls for Disability Access LINK

Tennessee: Tennessee voting machines must create paper trail LINK

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