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Yahoo
29-01-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Monroe County to us new voting machines this year: See how they work
The standard way of voting is changing for Monroe County as the Monroe County Board of Elections unveils new accessible voting machines. In July 2023, the New York State Board of Elections certified the ExpressVote XL Universal voting system. This paper-based technology displays the full ballot on a 32-inch interactive screen and produces an independent voter-verifiable paper record. Each machine has a privacy curtain and includes ADA features to assist with independent voting. The system also features enlarging the font, language selection and options to record votes. The ExpressVote XL machines currently operates in 32 states. Board of Election Commissioner Peter Elder spoke of how well the machines performed. 'In all instances the machines were both well received and performed well, we are thrilled for this next step,' Elder said. 'We have an ambitious schedule ahead for public demonstrations to ensure that as many voters are aware of this exciting change and have an opportunity to see and practice with them before the June and November elections.' Voters can also stop at the Monroe County Board of Elections to see demonstrations of the new machines. A demonstration can be seen in the video attached to this story. — Kerria Weaver works as the Government and You reporter for the Democrat and Chronicle, with a focus on how government actions affect communities and neighborhoods in Rochester and in Monroe County. She wants local journalism about government to be driven by regular people. What are you happy with or upset about local government? Is there an overlooked issue in your neighborhood? Get in touch at kweaver@ This article originally appeared on Rochester Democrat and Chronicle: Monroe County NY to use new voting machines for 2024 election
Yahoo
27-01-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New voting machines unveiled for Monroe County
ROCHESTER, N.Y. (WROC) — The Monroe County Board of Elections is unveiling new voting machines for upcoming elections. The Express XLs were unveiled at a press conference Monday morning. Developed by Elections Systems & Software, the machines are state and federally certified and operate in 32 states. The county has ordered over 1,000 of these machines. The machines have privacy curtains but have new technology similar to a tablet. The machines are equipped with ADA features to help with independent voting. Other features include enlarging the font, language selection, and multiple options to record votes. Board of Election Commissioners Jackie Ortiz and Peter Elder said the machines were well-received and performed well. They demonstrated the machines during the press conference and plan to have future demonstrations with the machines. 'Your voting experience will be very similar to what you have now. The difference is that there's a slightly larger printer that you put these blank cards into, it puts a header in there, which lets the machines know what ballot face to call up,' Elder said. 'Most voters will experience almost no difference at all when they come in to vote and check-in.' Voters may also stop by the Monroe County Board of Commissions to check out demonstrations of the new machines. You can watch a demonstration of the machines in the video player above. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
