Where We Live: Denise Merrill
Democrat Merrill has taken over a tough job – as the new Secretary of the State
Democrat Denise Merrill has taken over a tough job – as the new Secretary of the State.
The end of Susan Bysiewicz’ long career in the job was marked by a confusing, close election for Governor – compounded by a ballot controversy in Bridgeport.
It has some people calling for a new law that would mandate one ballot for every registered voter. New Secretary Denise Merrill says she’s not sure that’s the right solution - but she has said she’ll be working with lawmakers, “capitalizing” on the relationships she formed as House Majority leader.
Today, where we live, we’ll talk with Denise Merrill about a task force she’s put together to discuss election reform – about upcoming special elections to fill the seats of lawmakers who just won re-election, and have now taken jobs in the Malloy administration.
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If voters are required to
If voters are required to obtain a license to drive a car, and show up when summoned to jury duty, is it too much to pass a measure that would require *all* eligible voters in the state to vote?
I understand Australia has a similar law, and this would seem the best way to have a stronger voice from the people.
Listener Email from Gary
I serve as an assistant registrar in Greenwich.
I find several problems with the paper ballots which could be overcome with interactive touch screens.
Presently, the lighting isn't good in the "privacy booths" which isn't all that private.
The pens used to mark the ballots are inconsistent and sometimes get taken out of the booths.
Stray marks occur too easily
The voting process can be confusing, especially where you can vote for multiple candidates for an office, such as "vote for any 5 for RTM"
Overvotes (voting for too many candidates for one office) is too easy.
problems at the tabulating machine occur, including rejecting a ballot requiring a voter to return to the booth and start over
A touch screen system would be better.
It could allow for a choice of languages. Give photos of candidates for better identification.
voting for too many candidates (any 5) would be stopped as the machine would explain immediately what the error was.
There would be an immediate count off all offices, rather than having to await for a tabulation.
a printed receipt could be provided to the voter to show that he has legally voted and what candidates he selected. The voter would keep that receipt should there be any problem or challenge.
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