r/nashville • u/sarcasticbaldguy • Oct 19 '24

Pay Attention When You Vote Politics

To be clear right at the beginning, I'm not suggesting anything is rigged or unfair.

I voted today and the poll worker gave clear instructions to make sure my chosen candidate changes color to confirm the selection, and to verify my printed ballot before inserting it into the tabulator.

I tapped Harris and Trump lit up. I tapped Harris again and the selection was recognized.

I tapped Johnson and Blackburn lit up. I tapped Johnson again and it was recognized.

The third section acted as I would expect, but it was multiple choice and programmed to behave differently.

There could be a variety of issues that caused this. Double check your selections before you finalize your vote.

Also, go vote!

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u/jennfromdablock Smyrna Oct 19 '24

The Tennessee Holler tweeted about one of the Metro councilwomen having a similar issue with Johnson/Blackburn: https://x.com/thetnholler/status/1846964791341985960

Hope someone is seriously looking into this since it seems to keep happening!

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u/1158812188 Oct 20 '24

I vote in every election. They always just act a little finicky because the touch screens are shitty. If you press with confidence your selection is made properly. This isn’t malice, it’s just shitty touch screens. Use a coffee stirrer or stylus and it helps.

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u/powerlifter4220 Oct 23 '24

I assume it's like a pressure touch screen, like a late 2010 Honda/Toyota? Or the check out line at a supermarket? Rather than a touch screen like a phone?

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u/1158812188 Oct 23 '24

Correct. It’s not hard to get right but it just takes a little focus.

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u/powerlifter4220 Oct 23 '24

Yeah that makes the whole post make sense. I can't believe it's 2024 and we're still using those shitty touch screens for anything.