BALLOTS OVERSEAS New Technology Will Allow Faster Receipt Of Absentee Ballots
Reported by: Bethany Simmons
Web Producer: Bethany Simmons
Reported: Sep. 6, 2012 8:15 AM EDT
Updated: Sep. 6, 2012 9:11 AM EDT
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Charleston
, Kanawha County
, West Virginia
West Virginians living overseas will soon have a faster way of receiving their absentee ballots so they can cast their vote in the upcoming general election.
The state will use technology from Barcelona-based SCYTL for an online ballot system for military members and other voters overseas.
West Virginia used the technology in eight counties under a pilot program during the 2010 election.
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