The Problems
Real & Potential - as I See Them:

The Solutions
that I Know About:

• Jurisdictions: Problems
• Don't Have Good Elections Laws
• Select Poor Methods and Equipment
• Limited Staff
• Don't Run Elections Well
• Registered Voters Aren't Allowed to Vote
• Fail to test Adequately

• Jurisdictions: Solutions
• Laws that Protect the Voters and the Votes
• Requirement for v-v-p-b and recount
• Quality Selection of Methods and Equipment
• Increased Staffing
• Training and Oversight of Staff
• Testing of Equipment and Processes

• Special Interest Groups: Problems
• System Manufacturers - motive is Profit
• Political Parties (esp those in power) - motive is Power
• Individual Election Campaigns - motive is Winning
• Citizen Watchdogs - limitation is Resources

• Special Interest Groups: Solutions
• System Manufacturers - motivate to quality and openness
• Political Parties - maximize value of trust by new positions
• Individual Election Campaigns - motivate to transparency and honesty
• Citizen Watchdogs - Increase Resources - people and finances

• Equipment: Problems
• Breaks down or Doesn't Run Right
• Votes Cast may not be Recorded Right
• Votes Recorded may not be Tallied Right

• Equipment: Solutions
• Transparency in operating rules (Open-SoftWare)
• Quality in equipment
• Stability of Software (no last-minute patches)
• Isolation of equipment (no live networking)

• People/Voters: Problems
• Eligible People Don't Register
• Registered People Just Don't Vote
• People Can't Vote Adequately (like interference, access)

• People/Voters: Solutions
• Registration Campaigns
• GOTV Campaigns
• Training and Support for Voters with Special Needs