PA should have more time to process mail-in ballot applications, optional secrecy envelopes

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3. I am concerned about "cross check" because this year for the 1st time

Philly will be using electronic "poll books". It's hard enough to get a good signature registered when applying for/renewing a driver's license at a DMV using their electronic screen, so I can imagine with a portable. Just something for the loons to target and harass us for.

January 31, 2023
After years of troubleshooting, Philly will use electronic poll books in this year's primary election
When voters cast their ballots in May, they'll sign a digital pad rather than a stack of paper

By Brian A. Saunders
PhillyVoice Staff



Philadelphia will begin using electronic poll books during this year's primary election. The technology, designed to speed up the voter check-in process, had been delayed because of software bugs. This year, Philadelphia voters will choose a new mayor. When they head to the polls in May's primary election, they'll see something else new: updated technology at their polling places.

After almost four years of troubleshooting, city commissioners say poll workers will begin using electronic poll books, eliminating the paper stacks of information workers have long used to check in voters. Many states have implemented electronic poll books to provide checks and balances for human error and speed up the check-in process for voters. Over 20 states currently use the software in some capacity, and six use them statewide, Pew reports.

"I just think that the electronic poll books are going to revolutionize the way Philadelphians vote in person," City Commissioner Lisa Deeley told KYW Newsradio. "It'll streamline the process, it will be more efficient and it'll be a much better day for the board workers."

In addition to cutting down on paperwork, the new system will make it easy to check voters' polling places, and whether or not they applied for a mail-in-ballot that needs to be returned.

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https://www.phillyvoice.com/philly-poll-workers-electronic-poll-books-primary-election/