2006 Election Analysis
by Amanda Adams*, 11/30/2006
Although there was no horrific voting catastrophe, the incidences that did occur should be recognized. For example, there were reports of voting system problems and poll worker confusion over identification requirements. Electionline.org, a nonpartisan research group, released its first report on the 2006 Election. The report gives an overall summary of problems such as voter identification, voter registration, and electronic voting systems, a summary of the specific states they watched and a brief synopsis of each state. As the report notes; "Success is difficult to measure. The margin of victory in most cases exceeded the margin of error. But there were also serious problems that will require analysis and action before Americans return to the polls. Voters in a number of states had difficulties at the polls due to equipment delays, long lines, ballot shortages or other issues."
The Wall Street Journal has a related article on the dangers of electronic voting.
