By Luther Weeks on January 31, 2012
But big changes are coming, including a precinct-by-precinct election reporting system that the state hopes to test in April and use publicly in August to gather unofficial results during the expected primaries for U.S. Senate and state legislative races.
This sounds like the kind of change we called for during the 2010 election for Secretary of the State
Posted in CT, Post-Election Audits
By Luther Weeks on January 19, 2012
They also forget absentee voting fraud in Connecticut, while their print edition confuses tech-savvy with technical expertise.
Posted in CT, Internet Voting, Legislature2012, Mail/Absentee Voting
By Luther Weeks on January 16, 2012
CTVotersCount has long been in favor of Election Day Registration (EDR) and concerned with the risks of unlimited absentee voting. We also strongly support online voter registration, not to be confused with online voting which we and many others oppose. Studies show that EDR increases turn-out, while absentee voting decreases turn-out, the stated goal behind the measures proposed in today’s press conference.
Posted in CT Law, Legislature2012, Mail/Absentee Voting
By Luther Weeks on January 14, 2012
Voters should not have to put up with this system. All voters with disabilities deserve a better system. Pollworkers should not have to put up with this system, they deserve a system that is reliable. Yet, pollworkers should be careful to treat each voter with dignity even if they are themselves frustrated.
Posted in CT
By Luther Weeks on January 4, 2012
Starting the year with a focus on accountability, the Courant Editorial Board overlooked integrity when it editorialized on elections. They also presented some ideas that we can and have supported
Posted in CT, Internet Voting, Mail/Absentee Voting
By Luther Weeks on January 2, 2012
Like state employees, most election officials aim for integrity. All must be accountable for fully following laws and procedures. Elections should be independently audited to provide the value, integrity, and confidence the public deserves and democracy requires.
Posted in CT
By Luther Weeks on December 24, 2011
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By Luther Weeks on December 14, 2011
Posted in CT
By Luther Weeks on December 9, 2011
With anecdotal evidence and rational speculation, we introduce the ZigZag Conjecture which may randomly “help” determine election winners and losers in Connecticut.
Posted in CT
By Luther Weeks on December 4, 2011
There is no agreed upon level of difference that would be considered “statistically insignificant” in Connecticut.
In another nearby town officials are concerned about the cost of audits.
Posted in CT, Post-Election Audits
