Voting Systems
About Voting Systems
A voting system is a method of casting and processing votes that functions wholly or partly by use of electromechanical or electronic apparatus or by use of marksense ballots and includes, but is not limited to the procedures for casting and processing votes and the programs, operating manuals, supplies, printouts, and other software necessary for the system’s operation [Section, 97.021(44), F.S.].
A voting system configuration, certified for use in Florida, consists of a specific set of hardware and software components that as a whole, meets the requirements of Florida Statutes and the Florida Voting System Standards. A voting system configuration has three main elements: the election management system, the precinct count system, and the central count system.
The links in the box on right provide information about Florida's certified voting systems.
Last updated June 2, 2011
