Thursday, Jan 29th, 8 PM
First Unitarian Universalist Church of Austin
4700 Grover (behind Texas School for the Blind)
Can electronic voting systems be safe, reliable and secure?
Come hear computer security experts and government officials talk about what's needed to ensure Safe Electronic Voting
Dana De Beauvoir, Travis County Clerk
Bill Stotesbury, VP Hart Intercivic
Ann McGeehan, Director of Elections
Dan Wallach, Professor of Computer Science, Rice University
Electronic voting systems don't have hanging chads. They help the disabled and language minorities to vote. But there is significant controversy about the integrity and security of an electronic voting process.
What could happen to your vote?
How would you know your vote was compromised?
Who is responsible for voting systems, and what are they doing to ensure system integrity?
How does the process work in Texas? What role can citizens play?
Is a "paper ballot receipt" needed to ensure the integrity of our state's election process?
Sponsored by:
ACLU-Texas
Common Cause
EFF-Austin
Campaigns for People
Travis County Green Party
Travis County Democratic Women