COMET: Communities of Maspeth & Elmhurst Together
 
Voters will mark their choices on a paper ballot using a pen or ballot marking device, and will insert their marked ballot into a scanner. The scanner will then tabulate the votes after the polls close on Election Day. The new poll site voting system provides a verifiable paper record and allows all voters, including voters with disabilities, to vote privately and independently at their poll site.

View a video showing how to vote using a paper ballot and the scanner

View a video showing how to use the ballot marking device

Live Demonstration Date: 25 Aug, 2010
Time: 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Sponsored by: Assemblywoman Marge Markey
Location: Queens Public Library, Maspeth Branch, 69-70 Grand Avenue, Maspeth, NY
 
 
Assemblymember Marge Markey has arranged for the New York City Board of Elections to conduct an open public demonstration of the new voting system at various locations in Queens.

“Take this opportunity to see and use the new voting system that will be the new standard for all future elections in New York City, and be sure to exercise your right to vote this fall,” said Markey.

The demonstrations will take place between 1 and 3 p.m. at the following locations: Wednesday, July 28, Broadway Branch Library, 40-20 Broadway, Long Island City; Wednesday, August 11, Maspeth Branch Library, 69-61 Grand Avenue; and Wednesday, August 18, Woodside Branch Library, 54-22 Skillman Avenue.