"Developing appropriate security standards for Colorado voting equipment is a critical step to help restore public confidence in our electoral process," said Coffman. "Federal and state law require that Colorado use electronic voting machines; it is my responsibility to ensure that the procedures surrounding their use are secure and promote confidence in the system."
Colorado Secretary of State Takes Public Comment on Electronic Voting Machines
Statewide tour to examine how Coloradans vote.
Secretary of State Mike Coffman took public comments last week on security standards proposed by the Department of State to ensure that electronic voting machines meet state and federally mandated specifications.
"Developing appropriate security standards for Colorado voting equipment is a critical step to help restore public confidence in our electoral process," said Coffman. "Federal and state law require that Colorado use electronic voting machines; it is my responsibility to ensure that the procedures surrounding their use are secure and promote confidence in the system."
The informal public meeting, held at the Secretary of State's office, was convened to receive public input on the initial draft amendments to Election Rule 45, concerning voting systems standards for certification. Election Rule 45 must be amended pursuant to an order issued by Denver District Court, that requires "a rule concerning minimum security standards for DRE's as required by
"Developing appropriate security standards for Colorado voting equipment is a critical step to help restore public confidence in our electoral process," said Coffman. "Federal and state law require that Colorado use electronic voting machines; it is my responsibility to ensure that the procedures surrounding their use are secure and promote confidence in the system."
