Summit Shows Off New Voting Machines. See When You Can Try Them

SUMMIT, NJ – The City of Summit will hold a series of public demonstrations of its new ExpressVote XL machines that will be used in the November general election.

The goal of the demonstrations is to improve familiarity with the new machines among voters
and poll workers prior to voting day, officials said. Public demonstrations will take place on the following dates and in these locations:

Aug. 6 at National Night Out on the Village Green from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Oct.2 at the Common Council Meeting at City Hall from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Oct. 22 at the Chestnut Street Housing Complex on 12 Chestnut St. from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Oct. 29 at the Summit Free Public Library on 75 Maple St. from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The ExpressVote XL combines a touch screen ballot marking device with a voter verified paper audit trail allowing the voter to review their voting choices to ensure their vote is accurately recorded. The verified audit trail also provides a paper record of the election which can be used for recounts and will be used for audits.

This is the first time in 20 years that the county has taken steps to make a significant investment in its election infrastructure. The ExpressVote XL is federally certified by the Election Assistance Commission as well as the State of New Jersey.

"While federal certification is not required for state certification, the Election Board felt the extra scrutiny of the system is warranted considering the national conversation relative to election security," explained Nicole DiRado, Administrator at the Union County Board of Elections.

For additional information on the Union County Board of Elections, the new ExpressVote XL machines or to register to vote, go to the Union County website or call 908-527-4123. For information on voting in Summit, visit the City of Summit website or call the Office of the City Clerk at 908-273-6400.

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