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Evolution of voting methods through American history
The text traces voting history from 1629 secret paper ballots to public vote announcements, notes Ohio native Thomas Edison as inventor of an election machine in 1869, and observes that new methods gradually reduce issues while creating fresh concerns. It highlights gradual adoption and ongoing debate over ballot systems.
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