Optical Scan Voting Machines for Tompkins County

New York State has completed the switchover to optical scan voting machines. To vote an optical scan ballot is very simple. After signing in you are given a paper ballot, which you then take to a privacy booth to fill out. You indicate your choices by filling in ovals. A ballot marking device will also be available to help voters with disabilities prepare a ballot in private. You then take the ballot and insert it in the optical scanner to cast your vote.

For more information, view the HOW TO VOTE - OPTICAL SCAN BALLOTS poster, or take a look at the following videos:

• How to vote using the new Voting Machine
  • Video on how to vote using the new Voting Machine
• How to create a Ballot on the ClearMark Ballot Marking Device
  • Video on how to create a Ballot on the ClearMark Ballot Marking Device
• Security Information regarding Clear Ballot Voting Machines(PDF, 61KB)

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How do I become a Machine Technician?

We employ temporary Voting Machine Technicians each election to help us set up, test, and trouble shoot our Optical Scan Voting systems. We provide the training. We're looking for people who have attention to detail, patience, and a flexible schedule.

For more information, contact:

Tompkins County Board of Elections
128 East Buffalo Street
Ithaca, NY 14850
(607) 274-5522
Email the Board of Elections