Maryland Will Return To Paper Ballots In 2016 [View all]

[ErikJ]

Source: CBS Local

BALTIMORE (WJZ) — The search is on for new machines to replace Maryland’s touch screen voting system.

Political reporter Pat Warren reports the state is moving toward a paper trail.

Maryland voters raised a ruckus in 2004 after the state moved to electronic voting machines that eliminated paper ballots and still raises suspicions.

“We want every time you vote in Maryland, you get a receipt,” said one protester.

To avoid the fear of computers eating voters, the General Assembly set 2016 as the goal for instituting a paper ballot system and now it’s time to shop.

Read more: http://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2013/11/20/maryland-will-return-to-paper-ballots-in-2016/