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State of Delaware

State of Delaware. Elaine Manlove State Election Commissioner Department of Elections. Topics. Voter Registration using eSignature Election Day and Schools. What is eSignature?. eSignature stands for Electronic Signature

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State of Delaware

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  1. State of Delaware Elaine Manlove State Election Commissioner Department of Elections

  2. Topics • Voter Registration using eSignature • Election Day and Schools

  3. What is eSignature? • eSignature stands for Electronic Signature • eSignature is a voter registration method that involves capturing the citizen’s signature and application electronically

  4. Goals of eSignature • Streamline method of registering and maintaining voter registration • Re-engineer DMV/Elections interface to make sure Elections receive every application • Eliminate or reduce the use of paper applications

  5. Benefits of eSignature • Cost-Savings • Paper • Time • Office Space • Accurate and Secure Data

  6. eSignature in Action • Department of Elections • eSignature for Walk-In Applicants • Scanning for Mail-In Application • Division of Motor Vehicles • Driver License and State ID • Self-Service Kiosks • Division of Social Service • Request for Assistance • Registration Drives • Public Libraries, State Fair, etc.

  7. Future of eSignature • Web-based Voter Registration • By utilizing existing DMV/Election signature • By collecting electronic signature while completing Voter Registration Application online • Always have the option to print/sign/return the Voter Registration Application • Integration with other Web-based Systems • Department of Health and Social Services • Department of Labor • Federal Postcard Mail Applications for Military and Overseas Voters

  8. Election Day and Schools • School Facilities as Polling Places • Approximately 50% of Delaware’s polling places are schools • We could not conduct elections without these buildings which are accessible, well-located with adequate space and parking

  9. Election Day and Schools • Teacher In-Service Days • The General Election is a holiday in Delaware • Delaware has requested that schools re-schedule an existing Teacher In-Service Day to the day of the Primary Election

  10. Q & A

  11. Thank you! Elaine Manlove State Election Commissioner Department of Elections

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