Why did Travis County choose electronic voting?
Travis County’s rapid population growth made it necessary to replace the previously used optical scan system. In addition, Texas and federal laws mandate voting equipment meet the requirements designated by the Americans with Disabilities Act. President Bush signed the Help America Vote Act (HAVA) in 2002, requiring states to adopt accessible voting and the right of every citizen to cast a private ballot by 2006. Travis County selected the eSlate Electronic Voting System because it has three qualities that are essential to such a system. It is accurate, secure, and accessible to all voters, even those who are blind or have limited mobility.
