Posted on June 10, 2017
Author Michael Gallenberger, WKVI
Starke County voters may notice a new piece of technology the next time they head to the polls. County Clerk Vicki Cooley is recommending that the county purchase e-poll books. Under the new system, voters would sign their name on a digital tablet when they go to cast their ballot, rather than a traditional paper book.
Cooley says the technology would lead to better record-keeping. She discussed the potential purchase with the Starke County Election Board Wednesday.
At this point, Cooley says Starke County hasn’t gotten many quotes yet for e-poll books. Making sure the devices would be able to communicate with the county’s existing equipment is a big concern when choosing a vendor.
Marshall and Pulaski counties have both adopted e-poll books in the past couple years.
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