How To … Optical Scan Voting
Introduction

Welcome to this introduction to the ES&S Model 100 Optical Scan Voting System. Voting on the Model 100 is easy as 1,2,3!

Receive Ballot
After you register, a poll worker will hand you a paper ballot. You may also be given a secrecy folder. The secrecy folder will protect your selections from view, and allow you to cast your ballot in complete privacy.

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STEP 1:

Mark Selections
As a first step in the voting process, you will mark your selections on the paper ballot. Mark your preferred selections for every contest by filling in the oval next to a name or issue.

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It is important to mark your ballot properly.


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Be sure to use the marking device provided.


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Also be sure to fill-in the oval completely, and stay within the line. Do not mark you selection with an “X” or any othr notation. And, again, completely fill in the oval.



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Finally, be sure to select no more than the number of choices allowed in any given contest.


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STEP 2a:

Write-In

To write-in a candidate, simply fill-in the circle next to “write-in” and — on the line – spell the name of the individual for whom you would like to vote.

Again, it is important to mark your ballot properly. If you have any questions, please ask a poll worker for instruction.


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STEP 2b:

Review Selections

After you have considered every race or issue on the ballot, carefully review your selections. If you would like to change a selection, or if you have made an incorrect mark, please ask a poll worker for a new ballot.



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STEP 3:

Cast Ballot

After you are satisfied with all of your selections, return your ballot to the secrecy folder if one has been provided – and take it to the Model 100 Optical Scan Ballot Counter. There, you will insert your ballot into the feeder. Unless you are notified otherwise, your ballot has been cast.



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A prompt will appear on the screen if you have selected more than the number of choices allowed in a given contest. If you would like to change your selections, hit the “return” button and ask a poll worker for a new ballot. Otherwise, hit the “accept” button to override the notification. Your ballot will be cast.


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As always, if you have any questions or need assistance, please contact a poll worker.


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CONCLUSION

We hope you enjoy voting on the Model 100 Optical Scan Voting System. Remember … it is easy as 1,2,3!