Fulton, WI works with Microsoft on first real-world test of ElectionGuard system
Fulton, WI Microsoft ElectionGuard System Test
Fulton's spring primary was the first use of the open-source program in an election. Town voters used VotingWorks touchscreens to input their votes. Printed ballots were reviewed by voters and deposited in ballot boxes. ElectionGuard also provided a printed tracking number so that a voter could ensure their selections were properly counted. Fulton election inspectors used the printed ballots for the official tally, which was later compared to Microsoft's encrypted data.
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Wisconsin Partners with Microsoft and VotingWorks for Pilot Test of New Voting Technology | Wisconsin Elections Commission
MADISON, WI – The Wisconsin Elections Commission, Rock County and the Town of Fulton are partnering with Microsoft and VotingWorks to test new voting technology at the Spring Primary on Tuesday, February 18. Voters in the Town of Fulton will test a voting system that uses Microsoft’s new ElectionGuard software that allows voters to verify that their ballot was counted. And because this is a test, local election officials will be hand counting all paper ballots voters cast to verify the winners.
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