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[–] usualsuspect191@lemmy.ca 13 points 5 months ago (1 children)

Pretty sure that's how we do it up on Canada. I think random samples are hand-counted to make sure the machine count is accurate. There's early voting too so not all just in one day.

[–] ikidd@lemmy.world -1 points 5 months ago (1 children)

I've never used a machine in 40 years of voting in Canada. And if they show up, I won't use them.

[–] NotMyOldRedditName@lemmy.world 9 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 children)

We fill out a paper, but a machine might scan them based on what OP is saying.

Then they will spot check it and have the paper backup if needed.

[–] sugar_in_your_tea@sh.itjust.works 1 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago)

That's how we do it in my part of the US. And the whole thing is live streamed and audited. My mail ballot is also scanned twice, and I can check if it was received (and signature checks out) and counted. If there's an issue, I can correct my ballot before election day.