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Nov 09 Election Observation Report – Improvement, Yet Still Unsatisfactory

By Luther Weeks on February 2, 2010

The Coalition noted significant differences between results reported by optical scanners and the hand count of ballots by election officials across Connecticut. Compared to previous audits, the Coalition noted small incremental improvements in the attention to detail, following procedures, and in the chain-of-custody.

In this report, we conclude that the November post-election audits still do not inspire confidence. We find no reason to attribute all errors to either humans or machines.

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Norwalk Town Clerk: Sixth Dem Running for Secretary of the State

By Luther Weeks on February 1, 2010

“It is reaching out them on the electronic level,” he said. “Remind them how to vote and when to vote.”
Garfunkel often points to technological upgrades made in the Norwalk city clerk’s office since he was first elected in 2001. They include putting maps and other documents online and introducing payment by credit card. The changes have come as the office itself has seen staffing and other cuts.

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