Voting machines trigger few fears
In fact, 82 percent are either not very concerned or not at all concerned about using the new, ATM-style electronic voting machines, according to a Deseret Morning News/KSL-TV poll conducted by Dan Jones and Associates. Only 15 percent had concerns, and 10 percent of those were only somewhat concerned, while 3 percent were undecided.
The poll was conducted between June 20-22, and all respondents lived in the 3rd Congressional District. It has a margin of error of 4.5 percent and surveyed 481 people.
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"I'm sad (the number of people concerned) is as high as it is," she said. "We've gone to great lengths to make the vote secure, and I don't even want 18 percent wondering about using them," she said, lumping in the "undecided" segment.
Joe Demma, the chief of staff for Lt. Gov. Gary Herbert, who oversees elections, said that he was pleased with the numbers. He also expects that after the primary election, the number of people who feel fine with the machines will be even higher.
"A lot of people aren't very worried about it, and when they get to the polls, they feel very comfortable using them," he said. "Those numbers are consistent with what we've heard as we have toured the state. People generally seem to like what we're doing."
The biggest worry for respondents was the security of the machines, as 27 percent said it was either definitely or probably a concern. Only 13 percent were concerned about their vote not being counted or their ballot not being private, while 9 percent thought that the machines might be too complicated.
When, where to vote
Polls are open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. For polling locations, contact your county clerk (www.elections.utah.gov/countyclerks.html)
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