Reply #17: Yep, Bill Nelson thinks we need a transparent FLORIDA election, too! [View All]

[Judi Lynn]

Junior Florida senator says he's worried about voting technology

Published July 19. 2004 4:41PM

By BRENT KALLESTAD
Associated Press Writer


U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson asked the federal government Monday to audit touchscreen voting machines that are to be used in 15 Florida counties in statewide elections next month and in November.

In a letter sent Monday to U.S. Attorney General John Ashcroft, the Democrat asked for an independent Department of Justice audit of the touchscreen machines.

"We need to act now while there's still time to ensure this fall's ballots will be counted accurately and fairly," he said.
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In a terse response, the Republican secretary of state suggested the Democratic senator no grandstand on the issue and take a firsthand look at the voting machines.
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