Voting Machine Issues Addressed Before Elections

Connecticut's aging voting tabulators, nearly 20 years old, are set to be replaced next summer, but issues have arisen during early voting, leading to some ballots being improperly sealed and not counted. North Stonington's election officials mistakenly informed voters they did not need to sign their ballot envelopes, resulting in around 1,100 ballots being invalidated. Meanwhile, other states are testing their voting machines to ensure functionality ahead of the upcoming election, with Douglas County, Nebraska, confirming that its machines are standalone and not connected to the internet to enhance security. Nationwide, approximately 95% of voters will use a mix of paper ballots and optical scan systems, following increased scrutiny of voting technologies since the 2020 election. Various jurisdictions utilize diverse methods for counting votes, with some still relying on electronic voting systems. Ongoing concerns about election integrity continue to shape the narrative around voting technology as the 2024 elections approach.