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Electronic Vote Counters Could Deliver B.C. Election Results Within an Hour

  • British Columbia's first use of electronic vote tabulators could produce election results within an hour of polls closing, significantly speeding up the process compared to manual counting.
  • Voters will still use paper ballots, ensuring a verifiable audit trail, while new accessibility-features aim to make voting more inclusive.
  • The tabulators are not connected to the internet, preventing security concerns like hacking.