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Name :   John S. Groh
Organization :   Election Systems & Software
Post Date :   9/30/2005

Section Comments
Section :  2.4.3.3
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Comment :  2.4.3.3f

Prevent the voter from overvoting;

Comment:

I-2.4.3.3.f : During certification activities with the state of Oregon, ES&S has received feedback that there are no statutes in Oregon that prohibit an overvote. Although Overvotes are "undesirable" they are allowable.

Recommended Change:

"It is recommended the requirement be changed to the following:  
""Prevent the voter from over voting when permissible by state legislation or regulation;"