Voting Technology for Language Minorities - Fact Sheet

Author:	Angela Arboleda
Contact:	Publications
Date:	May 5, 2004
Code:	FS23
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Topics:	Advocacy and Electoral Empowerment, Civil Rights and Justice
Program:	“LEAP to Action” Voter Mobilization Project
Policy:	Voting Rights

Summary

This fact sheet outlines the benefit of Direct Recording Electronic (DRE) voting machines. 

Description

For many years, the Latino community and other language-minority groups have been patiently waiting for technology that responds to the needs of limited-English-proficient eligible voters.  This fact sheet outlines the benefit of Direct Recording Electronic (DRE) voting machines.  This technology both fulfills the needs of limited-English-proficient voters and the new requirements of the Help America Vote Act.