They are USB on the machines we use. That said, that’s not a concern to me.
The machine also prints a paper tally that goes with it to verify. We used sealed bags so they can’t be messed with in transit. They tabulate the results and compare it to the total from the tape. Personally, I wish there was a hash of the results that would make it simple to say “yep, that’s the same” but practically that’s not necessary.
A second copy of the receipt goes back separately with the paper ballots. Same sealing and chain of custody handoffs.
I like the electronic ballot marking device. I can understand the argument that they’re not worth the cost, though.
The machine also prints a paper tally that goes with it to verify. We used sealed bags so they can’t be messed with in transit. They tabulate the results and compare it to the total from the tape. Personally, I wish there was a hash of the results that would make it simple to say “yep, that’s the same” but practically that’s not necessary.
A second copy of the receipt goes back separately with the paper ballots. Same sealing and chain of custody handoffs.
I like the electronic ballot marking device. I can understand the argument that they’re not worth the cost, though.