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Election officials weigh in on paper vs. electronic ballots

What election officials think about paper ballots and voting machines

10/14/2020

PBS News Hour

Election officials weigh in on paper vs. electronic ballots

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What election officials think about paper ballots and voting machines

During this election, early and absentee voting are expected to reach record levels, with mail-in ballots drawing significant attention as a result. President Trump has repeatedly claimed, without evidence, that voting by mail is not safe or reliable -- but what do election experts say is the best method? Miles O’Brien reports on the security of paper ballots compared to older voting machines.

10/14/2020

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