BBV: Benton County (Iowa) examining electronic voting machines

[Bushfire]

The machines use paper ballots, which are counted immediately at the precinct poll. If there's an error in the ballot, it is rejected automatically. Voters are given the chance to correct their mistake.

"I don't think you will find too much wrong with this system," said Roger Witt of the Benton County Data Processing office. "One of the things I heard from people was they really like the paper ballot, and they really like having their vote counted right away."

When polls close, results are transmitted by telephone to the Auditor's office. The system even allows for live broadcasts of results on a screen in the courthouse lobby.

Supervisors delayed a decision on buying the equipment until they consult with representatives of Henry M. Adkins & Son of Clinton, Mo., which manufactures the system. Questions remain whether the system will comply with the required federal Help America Vote Act and with state certification requirements.

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http://www.wcfcourier.com/articles/2003/09/19/news/regional/400202e809f5c0c186256da60041bab6.txt

[hedda_foil]

1. Has anybody heard of this company?

Henry M. Adkins & Son of Clinton, Mo., which manufactures the system. Questions remain whether the system will comply with the required federal Help America Vote Act and with state certification requirements.

[shirlden]

2. Here ya go

http://www.adkins-printing.com/

They are dealers for Diebold.

Note the amount of money for 21 OS machines. They are just about 9,400.00 each. That is at least 3 time what Diebold normally charges for these.
Any Duers from this neck of the woods. Contact Benton County and tell them to check this out closer.