Reply #31: (Louisiana) Q&A: New machines to replace 'outdated' ones [View All]

Q&A: New machines to replace 'outdated' ones

Originally published March 14, 2005

The Louisiana Secretary of State's office is reviewing voting machines from three companies to decide which will receive the contract to replace all of the state's existing voting machines. Reporter Richard Burgess spoke with Lafayette Parish Clerk of Court Louis Perret about why this is happening and what it means for area voters.

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Q: Do you foresee any problems in the changeover to new machines?

A: It has already been proven that computerized voting machines might fail in high-humidity, high-heat situations. A lot of voting takes place in school gymnasiums and fire houses that are not air conditioned. The state is going to have to address where voting takes place and the climate control of machine storage facilities.

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