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1. Name: Dawn Roberts  
2. Title: Director, Florida Department of State Division of Elections

3. Voting Machines
Position:		 Pro to the question "Do electronic voting machines improve the voting process?"
4. Reasoning:

"Touchscreen voting systems are like no other type of voting technology used before. These systems are more complex and secure; yet, voters find them very easy to use. These systems have allowed Supervisors of Elections the opportunity to address many of the critical issues on Election Day such as overvoting, ballot review, and ease of use." ("Touchscreen Voting Systems Issue Paper," Florida Department of State position paper, 2004)

5. Credibility
Ranking:		  Experts
Election officials, people with post-graduate degrees in a computer science, J.D.s, Members of Congress, or elected officials with significant involvement in, or related to, electronic voting machine issues

6. Involvement:
  • 2004-current - Director, Florida Department of State Division of Elections
7. Education:
  • Not listed
8. Relevant Affiliations/Honors:
  • None listed
9. Contact Info:
Phone: (850) 245-6200 Fax: (850) 245-6217
E-Mail: dkroberts@dos.state.fl.us
Web Site: http://election.dos.state.fl.us/index.html
10. Other: Select publications include:
  • "Touchscreen Voting Systems Issue Paper," 2004
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