Election Inspector Training Michigan Department of State Bureau of Elections AccuVote Optical Scan Precinct Count Voting System

Introduction This Power Point presentation has been prepared for election inspectors appointed to work in a precinct in which the “AccuVote” precinct count voting system is used Included is a review of the laws, rules and procedures governing the operation of the polling place and the duties that must be carried out by the board of election inspectors on election day This Power Point presentation has been specifically designed for election inspectors who have been appointed to work in a precinct in which the “Optech” precinct count voting system is employed. Included is a review of the laws, rules and procedures governing the operation of the polling place and the duties that must be carried out by the board of election inspectors on election day The information is based on the laws, rules and procedures governing the operation of the polling place and the duties that must be carried out by the board of election inspectors on election day.

Agenda Opening the polls in the morning Processing voters throughout the day Handling “Spoiled” ballots or other issues Dealing with Challengers/Poll Watchers Campaigners Processing Write-In votes Precinct Delegates (specific to Primary Elections) Closing the polls at the end of the day

Opening the Polls The following tasks must be performed prior to the opening of the polls Swearing in of workers and signing of forms Checking equipment and supplies delivered Setting up precinct – required signage posted and positioning of tables/chairs

Opening the Polls (Continued) Set up voting booths Preparing Applications to Vote Checking 100 ft rule for campaigners Making sure outside Vote Signs in place Determine public area Setting up the Tabulator Setting up the Laptop Setting up the AutoMark

Inside Front Cover Poll Booklet

Setting up Tabulator Follow your Pct Instruction Checklist Verify Serial No. and Seal Connect to power Open compartment and turn on Print Zero tape All workers to sign tape Counter at Zero Compare to Sample Ballot Replace compartment cover Close drop down security door

Verify Tabulator Serial Number (Top Left Corner of Tabulator)

Front of Poll Book

Tabulator Components

Zero tape

Open the Polls (Tabulator set up Continued) Verify that LCD display public counter reads zero; throughout the election the public counter will increase by 1 for each ballot tabulated The polls must be ready and open for voting by 7:00 a.m.

Ready For Voters When LCD Displays 000

Set Up the Laptop (E-poll book) Laptop does the following: Set Up the Laptop (E-poll book) Laptop does the following: Contains list of eligible voters Issues/Records Ballots List of voters and ballot numbers given Balances/Accounts for ballots used/unused (See Separate Instructions for set up and use)

Processing Voters Each voter must first complete an Application to Vote and Present Photo ID: Signature - Any variation of the legal name is acceptable; the printed name is optional Present Street Address Day and month of birth – Year of birth is optional

Application to Vote

ID Requirement Poster

Processing Voters (Continued) Check Photo on ID (driver’s license) Swipe driver’s license to bring up voter info in laptop On app - Compare the day and month of birth and present residential address on the Application to Vote to the info in the E-Poll Book If the day and month of birth does not agree attempt to ascertain the reason for the discrepancy If the addresses are different question the voter as to the reason

Processing Voters (Continued) Check the E-poll book voter info for the presence of any Status Codes ? – Refer to info on bottom of screen for further explanations (i.e. verify signature, confirm address..etc) Initial the Application to Vote to indicate that approval to vote has been granted Proceed to issue the next ballot in the E-poll book

Processing Voters (Continued) Issuing the ballot Once issued in the laptop - Record the ballot number on the Application to Vote and initial Place the ballot into a secrecy sleeve so that the stub is exposed and hand it and application back to voter Reminder voter of Primary Election (do not cross party vote – vote both sides) -- Direct voter to available voting booth Instruct them to go to tabulator area next when done

Processing Voters (Continued) A Secrecy Sleeve Must Be Provided With Every Ballot Issued – voting instructions are found in pocket on front of sleeve

Processing Voters (Continued) Receiving the voted ballot To ensure ballot secrecy, the ballot must be inserted in the secrecy sleeve with the stub exposed Verify the number on the ballot stub against the ballot number recorded on the Application to Vote Remove the ballot stub and instruct the voter to feed the ballot into the tabulator

Processing Voters (Continued) Preserving ballot secrecy Inspectors should remain at least 10 feet away from the tabulator while ballots are cast and/or possibly exposed If tabulator rejects ballot for some reason, ask voter to try and re-insert If still problem inspectors may not approach the tabulator until the ballot is concealed Look at the message in the LCD on tabulator If needed refer to the “script” provided by the Bureau of Elections when explaining the reason(s) for rejection to a voter (A copy should be included in your precinct supplies)

Tabulator Rejects Ballot? Following are possible reasons: 1. Crossed Party ? (Primary Election) 2. No accurate vote cast (oval not marked) 3. Voter over-voted ? 4. A possible defective ballot? (if new ballot required direct voter back to processing table to spoil (cancel) ballot and be issued a new ballot)

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