State board of election commissioners 501 woodlane, suite 401n. When adopting epoll books, officials should conduct ample testing and mock election day scenarios. Electronic poll books california secretary of state. Electronic poll books, used in at least 34 states and the district of columbia, are a fairly simple but significant instrument in making elections more efficient, experts and advocates argue. The practice makes perfect lab was first implemented during the 2012 primary election. Electronic poll books represent a new trend in elections administration. After voter signs, then select print precinct bar code step 12. The epoll book allows voters to check in or register to vote at the polling place on election day using a laptop or tablet instead of a paper poll book or voter registration. Defines epoll book and permits the use of epoll books certified by the secretary of state. Electronic pollbook stepbystep guide 2016 presidential. Electronic pollbook training videos cuyahoga election audits.
Tenex made the best case in terms of ease of training and user friendliness for the public. Check the poll frequently for campaign articles and remove. Quick guide for using the express vote touch screen ballot marking device video demo of express vote ballot marking device video demo of ds200 ballot counter video demo of electronic poll book list of registered voters. The certified assistant clerk is the secretary of the precinct and does much of the paper work during the day, along with assisting the clerk in every way. With the electronic poll books, the election will still be transferred to the regular voting procedure so the new method will not affect the totals. The state election commission provides procedures, training, and. An inspector sets up and maintains our electronic poll books used for voter checkin and our ds200 ballot scannerstabulators. Poll managers assistant one 16 or 17yearold assistant may be appointed for every two poll managers. Online poll worker training video for the 2018 statewide general election duration. Double click on the electronic poll book icon on the desktop. Jurisdictions in 32 states now use them, according to the national conference of state legislatures. Application for electronic poll book certification or renewal of certification state form 55319 r4 519 indiana secretary of state instructions.
An electronic poll book, also referred to as an epoll book, is the computer equipment, program or a combination of the two that replaces a paperbased poll book. Once you are logged in verify the precinct number, located at the. The unit provides filers with a call center that can answer a variety of election law and campaign finance questions. The call center is operational monday through friday, 9. Electronic poll book project cuyahoga county board of.
Usability of electronic poll books center for civic design. As epoll books become more common, states are beginning to grapple with legislation to authorize their use. The electronic pollbook epb software is a unique download from the qualified voter file qvf software that can be loaded on to a laptop prior to each election. Each county is responsible for developing its own specific electronic poll book implementation plan, including procuring the technology, training staff, and deploying the machines, according to conklin. Election judge training resources board of elections. Electronic poll books survey wisconsin elections commission. Poll managers all managers assigned to the polling place, including clerks and assistants, are poll managers and are responsible for the operating of polling place. Electronic pollbooks epbs were deployed in cuyahoga county for the first time during the may 2, 2017 primary election. However, you will still be expected to sign in either on the paper poll book or the electronic poll book, receive a ballot, complete the ballot and feed the ballot into a scanner for counting. Campaign finance compliance webinar 88mb campaign finance call center. Current certified electronic poll books idaho secretary. The software allows election inspectors to look up a voters registration record, confirm their registration is correct and assign a ballot to that voter, essentially automating the. Unless the voter provided a document from a nursing home in lieu of a photo id. Definitions a electronic poll book means a system containing an electronic list of registered voters that may be transported to the polling location.
Badger book in 2017, wisconsin elections commission staff developed an electronic poll book system to be used in polling places in wisconsin on election day. The election commission did discuss whether to have the electronic poll book process at only one precinct, but instead agreed unanimously to it being tested at all 17 precincts. It may be best to roll out a new epoll book system during early voting or lowerturnout elections. Closing the electronic pollbooks it is now safe to turn the power off at the top of the electronic pollbook remember to store the stylus in its slot do not forget to pack the power cord in the case. In addition, the bureau of elections administers michigans campaign finance act and lobby registration act. Electronic poll book certification hearing wednesday, july. As the states chief elections officer, its my responsibility to maintain the security and integrity of elections in georgia. Documents and forms bilingual clerk application, voter history cd request, federal post card and mail ballot application, pollworker application and payroll form, voter registration applicat. Box 83720 boise, id 837200080 208 3342852 elections email protected. Electronic pollbooks epbs were deployed in cuyahoga county for the first time. Washtenaw county clerk register of deeds 200 north main ann arbor 48104 phone. On an election day, poll workers check in hundreds of voters.
The certified clerk is in charge of the precinct and is ultimately responsible for the performance of the precinct on election day. They make voting faster, preventing long lines at polling sites, save costs in the long run, and are easier to update and maintain compared to the paper. Campaign expert, bill pascoe explains an effective stepbystep plan to win elections. But what makes an epollbook and effective tool in the polling place. Office of the secretary of state, elections division phone. Electronic poll book faqs and survey reminder wisconsin. Manufacturer must provide training materials in a format suitable. Precinct election officials stated how easy to use the electronic pollbooks are. Debbie miller has been rose townships clerk since 2008 and a resident of rose township for 52 years where she and her husband, mark, enjoy rural life with their horses and other animals.
Electronic poll books to be tested the cleveland daily. In some municipalities, tablets will be used for the epoll hardware, while others will use desktop or laptop computers. Please dial 937 5212120 to speak with either the democratic or republican election official coordinator. Electronic poll books lb national conference of state.
This is a very useful tool for candidates and treasurers. This manual has been one of the most popular publications in. This software or hardware is used in place of paperbased poll books, which are typically threering binders. Pollworker information clark county board of elections. Joining the poll worker army on election days front lines for all the talk of. The badger book is electronic poll book software that is specific to wisconsin elections practices and statutes. As states explore new technologies to facilitate the voting process, the use of electronic poll books epoll books is becoming increasingly prevalent.
With strategic adoption, planning, and training, epoll books promise to improve the election experience for everyone. The assistant clerk uses an electronic poll book to verify voter information and communicates with the supervisor of elections office to resolve voter eligibility issues. In some states,the use of epoll books is specifically authorized in statute. Electronic poll book project cuyahoga county board of elections. A sample ballot should be posted at your poll site. County clerks are responsible for coordination of the administration of elections for school districts that are contained within more than one township, training precinct inspectors and assisting with the administration of michigans.
This also includes following procedures for transmitting electronic poll book data back to the county elections office. Education and training new york state board of elections. An electronic poll book is commonly referred to as an epoll book. How electronic poll books improve elections project vote. Pollchief election management software,election services. Part of tea party patriots grassroots training seminar. Training workbook for election inspector training coordinators election inspectors guide to precinct count voting equipment automark election inspector guide electronic pollbook election inspectors user manual special points of interest. Indiana electronic poll book certification test protocol december 4, 2019 revision assessment of learning for indiana election personnel on electronic poll books approved march 15, 2018 counties using electronic pollbooks oct. Certification of a modification to a certified electronic poll book. Requires the county auditor to deliver one paper or electronic poll book to each polling place and has provisions for securing any electronically maintained poll books. Electronic pollbook epb introduction the bureau of elections developed computer software that can be used in the polling place on election day to process voters and generate precinct reports.
About your candidate and the current rose township clerk, debbie miller. Three counties in pa use electronic poll books to sign in on election day. Electronic poll books enable poll workers to check in or register voters with a computerized poll book, instead of a paper one. We then assemble the electronic poll books used to check voters in. Joining the poll worker army on election days front lines. Pollchief election management software manages elections logistics, enabling administrators to easily track election services such as poll worker training, poll. Traditionally, voting jurisdictions have had paper poll books that contain a list of eligible voters in the district or precinct. For example, there may be electronic poll books instead of paper registration books.
Asked epollbook electronic poll book robis elections. Remember to place the electronic pollbook face down in the case. How to win your election 30 days before the polls open. No other electronic pollbook makes an election workers job easier. Electronic poll book training computer lab 17 jul 2020.
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