SC: It's over
Dems deny Rawl's bid to overturn Greene win *
http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2010/jun/18/itsover/
...In Lancaster County, for example, Rawl won the absentee vote by an 80 percent margin but lost the general election by 17 percent, Ludwig said.
Anne Jett Owens, a Rawl staffer, said she fielded about 25 complaints from voters around the state who had difficulty casting votes for him. Three of those voters told the committeetheir stories.
Susan Turner of James Island said after she cast her vote, a gray screen with a strange type font appeared on the machine indicating a vote had been registered for Greene. She went backand made sure her vote went to Rawl before finishing, she said.
Belinda Dickerson of Mount Pleasant said her voting screen did not list Rawl's name on the ballot.
...
Computer forensic expert Steve Abrams said he tried to examine flash cards in Berkeley County's machines as part of his examination, but was denied access. While there, he noticed thatthe machines appeared to be connected to the Internet, a security gaffe that could allow someone to remotely alter the software, he said.
SC: Democrats uphold Greene's nomination for Senate
http://www.thestate.com/2010/06/17/1337480/will-democrats-overturn-us-senate.html
...committee members could not get past a few key points, including:
� �� Why was the U.S. Senate primary the only one apparently affected by voting machine problems?
� �� If the primary results were overturned, what response would Greene and his voters have?
� �� And, finally, what specific proof existed that votes counted for Greene were actually cast for Rawl?
SC: 'Lack of Election Integrity in SC': Rawl's Statement on State Dems Protest Rejection
Ends U.S. Senate campaign, vows to 'speak out about frail, vulnerable election system'..
http://www.bradblog.com/?p=7902
SC: Did South Carolina Use Second-Hand E-Voting Machines That Louisiana Decertified?
http://techdirt.com/articles/20100615/1102449830.shtml
SC: S.C. Independent candidate may challenge Greene, DeMint in November
http://dailycaller.com/2010/06/18/s-c-independent-candidate-may-challenge-greene-demint-in-november/ The South Carolina Democratic Party may have decided to keep Senate candidate Alvin Greene on the ballot for the November election, but that doesn't mean they plan to support him. An effort is underway to get an Independent Party candidate on the ballot to challenge Greene and the incumbent, Republican Sen. Jim DeMint.
SC: Ketner may join Senate race
http://www.live5news.com/Global/story.asp?S=12670404
CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC) - Linda Ketner supporters want the local business woman to run against Alvin Greene and Senator Jim DeMint in November.
Ketner ran as a Democrat in 2008 and almost defeated incumbent Republican Congressman Henry Brown.
TX: Precinct 8 justice of the peace case in judge's hands
http://www.star-telegram.com/2010/06/17/2274525/precinct-8-justice-of-the-peace.html
...
"Texans voting by mail-in ballot are supposed to sign their ballot and across the flap of the envelope. Wyde said more than 100 ballots were accepted even though the voter's signature was underneath the flap."
...
"Raborn insisted that hand-delivered ballots wouldn't have been accepted."
TX: Rowlett council results stand; no late ballots make it by deadline
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/politics/local/stories/DN-rowrunoff_18met.ART.State.Edition1.297867a.html
TX: Election officials asking for voter input(on vote centers)
http://www.myfoxlubbock.com/news/local/story/election-administrators-november-general/rXUbNPSREE2J0krtrMLOlQ.cspx The elections office here in downtown Lubbock is soon to play host to citizens interested in getting involved in the process.
VT: IRV Vote Change
http://www.wptz.com/editorials/23945648/detail.html
Changes already? Not so fast!
Internet Voting Watch
VV Comments on Best Practices for Voting Systems Supporting Military and Overseas Voters
http://blog.verifiedvoting.org/2010/06/18/684
A summary of security standards and guidelines "deemed most applicable for jurisdictions using IT systems to support UOCAVA voting" is indeed necessary at a time when many states are moving forward with Internet based voting, too often with insufficient thought to the security implications of casting votes online.
...
While the limitations and scope of topics are clearly laid out, the remaining gaps, particularly those related to online return of voted ballots, are too large and too important to ignore.
India: Gujarat ready to click, take first step in e-voting
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Gujarat-ready-to-click--take-first-step-in-e-voting/635417
Counter-measures are being put in place against hacking, virus attacks and possible parallel websites to misguide voters.
Dems deny Rawl's bid to overturn Greene win *
http://www.postandcourier.com/news/2010/jun/18/itsover/
...In Lancaster County, for example, Rawl won the absentee vote by an 80 percent margin but lost the general election by 17 percent, Ludwig said.
Anne Jett Owens, a Rawl staffer, said she fielded about 25 complaints from voters around the state who had difficulty casting votes for him. Three of those voters told the committeetheir stories.
Susan Turner of James Island said after she cast her vote, a gray screen with a strange type font appeared on the machine indicating a vote had been registered for Greene. She went backand made sure her vote went to Rawl before finishing, she said.
Belinda Dickerson of Mount Pleasant said her voting screen did not list Rawl's name on the ballot.
...
Computer forensic expert Steve Abrams said he tried to examine flash cards in Berkeley County's machines as part of his examination, but was denied access. While there, he noticed thatthe machines appeared to be connected to the Internet, a security gaffe that could allow someone to remotely alter the software, he said.
http://www.thestate.com/2010/06/17/1337480/will-democrats-overturn-us-senate.html
...committee members could not get past a few key points, including:
� �� Why was the U.S. Senate primary the only one apparently affected by voting machine problems?
� �� If the primary results were overturned, what response would Greene and his voters have?
� �� And, finally, what specific proof existed that votes counted for Greene were actually cast for Rawl?
SC: 'Lack of Election Integrity in SC': Rawl's Statement on State Dems Protest Rejection
Ends U.S. Senate campaign, vows to 'speak out about frail, vulnerable election system'..
http://www.bradblog.com/?p=7902
SC: Did South Carolina Use Second-Hand E-Voting Machines That Louisiana Decertified?
http://techdirt.com/articles/20100615/1102449830.shtml
SC: S.C. Independent candidate may challenge Greene, DeMint in November
http://dailycaller.com/2010/06/18/s-c-independent-candidate-may-challenge-greene-demint-in-november/ The South Carolina Democratic Party may have decided to keep Senate candidate Alvin Greene on the ballot for the November election, but that doesn't mean they plan to support him. An effort is underway to get an Independent Party candidate on the ballot to challenge Greene and the incumbent, Republican Sen. Jim DeMint.
SC: Ketner may join Senate race
http://www.live5news.com/Global/story.asp?S=12670404
CHARLESTON, SC (WCSC) - Linda Ketner supporters want the local business woman to run against Alvin Greene and Senator Jim DeMint in November.
Ketner ran as a Democrat in 2008 and almost defeated incumbent Republican Congressman Henry Brown.
TX: Precinct 8 justice of the peace case in judge's hands
http://www.star-telegram.com/2010/06/17/2274525/precinct-8-justice-of-the-peace.html
...
"Texans voting by mail-in ballot are supposed to sign their ballot and across the flap of the envelope. Wyde said more than 100 ballots were accepted even though the voter's signature was underneath the flap."
...
"Raborn insisted that hand-delivered ballots wouldn't have been accepted."
TX: Rowlett council results stand; no late ballots make it by deadline
http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/news/politics/local/stories/DN-rowrunoff_18met.ART.State.Edition1.297867a.html
TX: Election officials asking for voter input(on vote centers)
http://www.myfoxlubbock.com/news/local/story/election-administrators-november-general/rXUbNPSREE2J0krtrMLOlQ.cspx The elections office here in downtown Lubbock is soon to play host to citizens interested in getting involved in the process.
VT: IRV Vote Change
http://www.wptz.com/editorials/23945648/detail.html
Changes already? Not so fast!
Internet Voting Watch
VV Comments on Best Practices for Voting Systems Supporting Military and Overseas Voters
http://blog.verifiedvoting.org/2010/06/18/684
A summary of security standards and guidelines "deemed most applicable for jurisdictions using IT systems to support UOCAVA voting" is indeed necessary at a time when many states are moving forward with Internet based voting, too often with insufficient thought to the security implications of casting votes online.
...
While the limitations and scope of topics are clearly laid out, the remaining gaps, particularly those related to online return of voted ballots, are too large and too important to ignore.
India: Gujarat ready to click, take first step in e-voting
http://www.indianexpress.com/news/Gujarat-ready-to-click--take-first-step-in-e-voting/635417
Counter-measures are being put in place against hacking, virus attacks and possible parallel websites to misguide voters.
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