Michigan Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson revealed that the Dominion ICX Voter Assist Terminal — also known as VAT — should expect to encounter some problems with straight-ticket/split-ticket programming when they are marking down choices on their ballots. Once again, we are using machines created by a company that consistently has malfunctions. Why are Dominion machines still being used when every election cycle there are issues that negatively impact the possible outcome of our governmental races? Make it make sense.
And the other question is whether or not these machines are really experiencing programming problems or if this is intentional? Of course, if you ask that question you’re a conspiracy theorist according to the left. Never mind they are currently suggesting that the July 13th assassination attempt against Trump was staged.
via WLNS:
A VAT is a special type of device that people with disabilities may use to assist with marking their ballot, which is then printed from the machine and put through the tabulator—but the machine has issues with properly processing certain types of ballots. Benson stresses that this is a nationwide issue and is not only affecting Michigan.
“Yeah, this is a nationwide issue with Dominion voter access terminals in, in the counties that use them in the voter access terminals,” Benson told the press. “Of course, not all the machines, just the ones that are accessible, have an issue. With the straight-party voting and a programming issue, that’s again affected the machines nationwide.”
Voters using a VAT this Election Day will have to either vote straight-ticket or manually split their ballot—unlike how Michigan voters usually have the option to select the straight party option and then override their party selection for certain races. Benson also says this issue has frustrated officials in places where these machines are used.
“I think all of us who used Dominion machines were unhappy to learn about this during the testing period and as early voting began, so we’re working with Dominion to seek accountability on that front, and also are working with our clerks to ensure voters are aware of this programming issue that will require them to ensure they are voting every section on the ballot,” Benson added.
If a VAT user does a straight-party vote and then splits the ticket, they will get an error message. However, they will also have an opportunity fix the problem and cast their ballot. The report says this programming error will not change who or what a person decides to vote for, it does make voting more of a hassle. And yet there are people in this country who want the government to be in charge of healthcare. Oof.
“The Department of State says the issue can not be fixed in time for Election Day next week—but will be corrected for future elections—and only affects VATS in certain counties. Check here to see which type of VAT your county uses,” WLNS said.