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Why does Common Cause believe that a voter verified paper ballot is so important?

April 26, 2017Ballot believe cause common paper verified voter

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Why does Common Cause believe that a voter verified paper ballot is so important?

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We feel that voter confidence is the cornerstone of free and fair elections. Too many questions surround the use of paperless voting machines. In addition, it is impossible to have a meaningful recount with a paperless machine. We believe that the ballot of record, used in all recounts and audits, should be the paper ballot that the voter verified.