Connecticut, Nevada, and BC Upgrade Election Technologies

Connecticut is set to upgrade its outdated voting tabulators, with plans to introduce 2,700 new machines from Election Systems and Software, although only nine towns will see the new equipment in a pilot program for the 2024 presidential election. Meanwhile, Nevada is implementing a new statewide voter registration system to enhance efficiency, allowing for quicker in-person check-ins and same-day registrations, while also increasing tabulation equipment in Clark County to expedite the counting process. In British Columbia, electronic scanners will be introduced for the upcoming provincial election to ensure that a high percentage of ballots are counted on election night, while still preserving the integrity of paper ballots for recounts. These updates across various states and provinces aim to improve the speed and accuracy of vote counting, addressing delays experienced in previous elections. Voting systems are evolving to incorporate technology while maintaining essential paper ballot protocols to ensure trust and reliability in election outcomes.