Linn County weighs high speed ballot scanner test for 2016 elections
Linn County plans to test a high speed absentee ballot scanner to cut staffing and speed processing for the 2016 primary and general elections. Officials consider a $100000 purchase versus a cheaper model while delaying full purchase to monitor industry options. A six year old voting machine replacement is also planned with a $2.4 million budget for 2016 and 2017.