Do computers count your votes in your State?

[NoBushSpokenHere]

They do in Ohio.

[high density]

1. Yes in Maine we use an optical scan system

I think it's a good solution.

[sfam]

2. I hope they do...at least I vote on a computer in VA...

I REALLY REALLY want a paper back-up though...

[stillcool]

3. Yes.

Optical scan. It would be great if we had a standard recount after every election. I hope our state opts in to the Rush Feingold bill...should it pass.

H.R.5036
Title: To direct the Administrator of General Services to reimburse certain jurisdictions for the costs of obtaining paper ballot voting systems for the general elections for Federal office to be held in November 2008, to reimburse jurisdictions for the costs incurred in conducting audits or hand counting of the results of the general elections for Federal office to be held in November 2008, and for other purposes.
Sponsor: Rep Holt, Rush D. (introduced 1/17/2008) Cosponsors (77)
Latest Major Action: 1/28/2008 Referred to House subcommittee. Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Technology and Innovation

[dailykoff]

4. They do in New Hampshire.

This is what's been worrying me all along.