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Idaho Procedures

Learn about Idaho's procedures for secure and accurate elections using the M650 Green Light Optical Scan Tabulator. Explore acceptance testing, ballot management, tabulation plan, and voter education campaigns.

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Idaho Procedures

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  1. Idaho Procedures M650 GREEN LIGHT OPTICAL SCAN TABULATOR

  2. OVERVIEW • Security and Chain of Custody Plan • Certified System Software Version • Acceptance Testing • Ballot Management Plan • Tabulation Plan • Documentation Plan • Staff Training • Poll Worker Training • Voter Information Campaign

  3. Security and Chain of Custody • Election computers, computer ballots files, ballots, tabulator(s), and all election definition and transfer zip disks must be secured at all times. • Counties must develop written security procedures • Operate in teams • Sign off forms

  4. Acceptance Testing • Validate the performance of the system before acceptance. • The purpose of acceptance testing is to ensure that the entire system is reading ballots, tabulating and reporting as specified. • Function test with test deck • Load test – 1000 ballots • Partial Acceptance of M650 and ERM

  5. Plan • Ballot Management Plan • Ballot PDF • Actual Size Ballot Proof • Approval • Testing • Transport to and from the polls

  6. Diagram Ballot Flow • Election Day Ballots • Absentee Ballots • Sorting for Damaged Ballots • To M650 • To Duplication Board • To Write-in Board • Exception Ballots • Accessible and Secure Storage

  7. Tabulation Plan • Receiving ballots • Ballot preparation of folded absentee ballots • Exception Ballots • Duplications • Write-ins • Un-readable by machine • Storage plan that allows access to duplications, originals and write-ins in case of a recount

  8. Exception Ballots • An “Exception Ballot” is defined as any ballot that stops the tabulator and requires review. • Scanner operators should not review ballots. • “Exception Ballots” should be placed in bins and sent to the resolution board. Include blanks, write-ins, indeterminate read errors, channel read errors and ballot style errors.

  9. Documentation Plan • Insure that all security procedures, test data, tabulator reports, transfer data, public reports and results are verified, documented, archived and accessible for review. • Retain election documentation for 22 months.

  10. Staff Training • Detailed machine training from the vendor • Security and chain of custody procedures • Ballot flow detailing county procedures for: • Security • Ballot flow • Duplication and Exception Ballots • Tabulation, Backup and Reporting • Secure Storage – Ballots, Data, Reports, M650 • Mock Election Recommended

  11. Procedure Training Manual • Develop Written Procedures for Staff • Security • Ballot Flow and • Testing • Duplication and Write-in procedures • Data Transfer Procedure • Results Accumulation Procedures • Backup & Reporting • Secure Storage

  12. Poll Worker Training • It is the responsibility of the county to insure that each voter receives a demonstration and knows how to properly cast a ballot that will be tabulated by machine. • Required Demonstration at polls

  13. Poll Worker Training • How to properly mark an optical scan ballot by completely filling in the oval • How to request a new ballot if they make any mistake • Not to erase or use “Xs” or check marks • To carefully check their own ballot for stray marks

  14. Voter Information Campaign • Follow Marking Instructions • Check Your Ballot For Stray Marks • Ask For A New Ballot If You Make A Mistake • A Properly Marked Ballot Will Be Counted Properly • idahovotes.gov

  15. PRE-ELECTION PROCEDURES • Preventative Maintenance and Calibration by ES&S • Maintenance Documentation • Detail All Services • Spread Sheet

  16. PRE-ELECTION PROCEDURES • Election Definition Programming • AutoMARK and Audio Ballots • Deadlines and Delivery • Order 2 zip disks • Develop a vendor timeline & sign-off • Logic and Accuracy Test

  17. Logic and Accuracy Test • A public test is required by Section 34-2417 • Vendor’s test deck to check programming and ballots - ASAP • State test deck to develop county test deck • County test deck to confirm programming and ballots for all precincts and rotations with the actual ballots • State test deck for public tests • Demonstrate at least one precinct

  18. Logic and Accuracy Test • Counties with Multiple M650s • Run L&A Through ERM Reporting • Burn a CD-ROM with Results • Validate Expected Results with Results Saved to CD-ROM • Save Test Data

  19. Marking Devices • Counties are to provide voters at the polls with ES&S approved marking devices • Absentee voters are to be instructed to use a Blue or Black ink pen or #2 pencil • List of approved marking devices

  20. TABULATION • Logic and Accuracy Test • Ballot Preparation • Inspect for Damaged Ballots • Sort Switches • Blank Ballots • Write-ins (if any) • L&A same positions • Expected Results – 1 blank - 1 write-in

  21. All Ballots that Stop the M650 • Send to review boards • Counties are to continue to use the existing ballot duplication procedures for ballots that are unreadable by machine.

  22. Exception Ballots • Blanks • Duplicate and Original ballots • Valid write-in • “Invalid Ballot Style” error • “Code Channel” error • “Indeterminate Read” errors

  23. Tabulation of Duplicated Ballots • Plan for Duplicates and Originals • Diagram ballot flow back to tabulator • Avoid crossing counted and uncounted ballots • Do not mix originals and duplicates • Diagram ballot flow to storage • Accessible storage for review

  24. Results Accumulation • Spread sheet – single M650s • Election Reporting Manager (ERM) software • Data transfer log to track all transfer disks from each tabulator for each transfer to confirm data verification and backup • Print and backup reports • Check for anomalies or inconsistencies • ERM – Burn a CD-ROM

  25. “Unofficial Election Results” • Election Night Public Reports • Report “Unofficial Election Results” to the Secretary of State Election Night

  26. POST-TABULATION • Logic and Accuracy Test • Retain Ballots • Save Results Reports • Save Test Documentation • Save all ERM files to CD-ROM • Re-create the Election if Necessary • Incident Contingency Plans

  27. BEST PRACTICES • Information Links • Prepare Detailed Plans and Procedures • Pre-Election Testing and Reporting • Election Day • Data Transfer to Election Reporting Manager • ES&S Recommended Marking Devices • Sample Tracking Spread Sheet

  28. Everything Posted On-Line Check Often Link at bottom of SOS elections page lower right. County Clerk Election Resources & Training Materials Or bookmark www.idsos.idaho.gov/elect/clerk/clerkinfo.htm

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