There are many good provisions in the new election reform bill (HR 811 introduced by Congressman Rush Holt D-NJ), called the “Voter Confidence and Increased Accessibility Act of 2007.” There is significant momentum in the U.S. House to pass the bill as written; and it is on a "fast-track".

 

BUT, the bill allows the continued use of electronic "ballots" (invisible data on a computer) as the ballots of record. Democracy demands that voters can know the ions on their own ballots. This means regardless of whether ballots are counted by optical scanner, by hand, or by some other method all ballots must initially be cast on paper and only paper – no electronic ballots, which keep the ballot secret from the voter.

 

The members must hear from us - NOW - that the bill urgently needs an amendment to ban electronic ballots.

 

We are not seeking to "kill" the bill, but to gain support for an amendment banning electronic ballots and the use of Direct Record Electronic (DRE) voting machines, which create them. We believe we have a chance!

 

Here's what you can do: Go to http://www.votersunite.org/takeaction/ban-e-ballots.asp and take action.

 

NAtional: The “Voter Confidence” Bill

It’s Confusing – Electronic Tallies Can Still Trump Paper Ballots On Election Day

http://www.thelandesreport.com/Holt.htm

 

NAtional: Protect E-Voting - Support H.R. 811

http://www.votetrustusa.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=2316&Itemid=26

 

CA: Los Angeles County - Mayor leaps to 1-vote lead, but stay tuned

http://www.presstelegram.com/news/ci_5391295

 

CO: Coffman Puts 4 Counties On Election Watch List

Denver, Pueblo, Douglas, Montrose Counties On List

http://cbs4denver.com/politics/local_story_071130745.html

 

FL: Sarasota County - 'Defiant' Dent is ready for another election Tuesday

http://www.heraldtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070312/NEWS/703120364/1060

 

NY: No changes at polling places this fall, despite federal mandate

http://www.dailyfreeman.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=18065698&BRD=1769&PAG=461&dept_id=74969&rfi=6

 

OH: Ohio elections chief says more work needed ahead of 2008 vote

http://www.ohio.com/mld/beaconjournal/news/state/16888101.htm

 

OH: Cuyahoga County voting machines likely inadequate, Ohio elections chief says

http://www.columbusdispatch.com/news-story.php?story=252616

 

PA: Northampton County - Lawyer says bill will be paid one way or other

http://www.mcall.com/news/columnists/all-5lawyer-amar12,0,4916587.column?coll=all-randomcolumnistsnews-misc

 

TX: Texas Rep. Lon Burnam submits bill for Hand Counted Paper Ballots in Texas!

http://www.opednews.com/articles/genera_vickie_k_070311_texas_rep__lon_burna.htm

 

**Articles included in “Daily Voting News” may not all reflect the opinions of VotersUnite.Org or its allied organizations. These articles are all included for the information of the subscribers of “Daily Voting News” though we realize that the subscribers may not agree with the opinions given in all articles**
 
*******************************************************************
If you receive Daily Voting News directly from John Gideon and VotersUnite and wish to unsubscribe, please send an email to jgideon@votersunite.org requesting that you be removed from circulation. If you get the email forwarded from someone else you must contact them to be unsubscribed.
*******************************************************************