Mysterious touchscreen voting machine found

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http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/techpolicy/evoting/2004-09-29-abandoned-diebold-machine_x.htm


Members of the State Board of Elections were surprised to hear reports Tuesday that Diebold touchscreen voting machines similar to those used in Maryland were found abandoned recently on a street and in a bar in Baltimore.

Joseph Torre, voting systems and procurement director for the agency, confirmed that one machine was found, but assured board members it did not belong to Maryland.

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"That takes your breath away," board member Joan Beck said.

Torre said he was aware of only one machine being found, although election officials from Baltimore said they got a second call from someone saying he had found two machines on the sidewalk. He was told to notify the state agency, but Torre said no call was received.

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Asked about the possible origin of the machine, Torre said, "You can buy one on eBay."
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