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Rumor: That “machine” changed my vote.
Reality
That “machine” is nothing but a printer.
• If you are not getting the results printed you expected, you can spoil your ballot and request assistance from a poll worker.
• It is a paper ballot, and you can verify your selections several times before you print it.
• You should verify the selections after you print the ballot and BEFORE you put it in the ballot box.
Why does Colorado County use the Express Vote Printer aka “that machine”?
• Early Voting is county wide voting.
• Colorado County has three early voting locations for most elections. Having multiple sights requires the use of the Express Vote Printers.
• We have no way of knowing how many precincts traditional ballots need to be at each early voting location. Blank print on demand ballots allows voters to never be disenfranchised by not having a ballot.
• TEC 123.005 and TEC 123.006 do not allow us to use multiple forms of voting during early voting.
• They are ADA accessible.
• Election Day in Colorado County is still precinct specific for voting locations and uses traditional ballots as the principal ballot.
Helpful hints when voting on an Express Vote.
• They are not sensitive like your phone or iPad, they take pressure.
• You can use your figure or a stylus, whichever is most comfortable for you.
• Do not try to select the “little” box next to the name. Push the large box with the name on it.
• Step by Step directions are provided on the screen.
• If you need the ballot read to you, ask a poll worker for headphones.
• If you need the text enlarged ask a poll worker for assistance.
• If you need the language changed to Spanish, ask a poll worker for assistance.
• If you need the screen changed to a contrast color for easier reading, ask a poll worker.
