Secretary of State Restricts E-voting

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Published August 6, 2007 at 7:53 AM PDT

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Secretary of State Deborah Bowen issued a decision restricting use of voting machines in California elections, saying that citizens don't have complete faith in electronic voting systems. We speak wit

Maureen Cavanaugh (Guest Host): At midnight last Friday, Secretary of State Deborah Bowen issued a decision restricting use of voting machines in California elections. After recent studies by the University of California revealed the machines could be hacked, Bowen said the state's voting machines, including those here in San Diego County, must meet stricter security standards.

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Guests

Ken Karan, co-founder of Psephos , a non-profit organization advocating for democracy and integrity in our elections.
Alison St. John, KPBS reporter.