The document discusses issues with electronic voting systems and possible improvements. It notes that the Help America Vote Act led states to purchase electronic voting machines that were not fully tested or secure. Studies found security vulnerabilities in popular voting machines that could allow votes to be manipulated or lost. The document advocates for paper audit trails, more rigorous testing and certification procedures, additional training, and considering open-source voting software as ways to address issues with existing electronic voting systems.

1. Electronic Voting Systems A Brief Look at the Current Issues and Some Possible Improvements Andrew Notarian