What is a poll site voting system (PVS)?
A poll site voting system (PVS) is a portable electronic voting system that uses an optical scanner to read marked paper ballots and tally the results. This system allows for paper ballots to be immediately tabulated at your poll site. This system also includes a ballot marking device (BMD), which is an electronic device that assists voters in marking a paper ballot on Election Day. It allows all voters, including voters with disabilities, to vote privately and independently at their poll site. The BMD allows voters to access the ballot by seeing it on an adjustable touch screen, and by listening to the ballot through audio headphones. The BMD allows voters to mark the ballot using the touch screen, Braille-embossed keypad, sip & puff device and rocker paddle. The new poll site voting system will replace the existing lever machines in all poll sites throughout the City beginning with the Fall 2010 Elections.
