Idaho: Ada County Elections Office unveils online Ballot Verifier tool | Clark Corbin/Idaho Capital Sun
Ada County Elections officials have introduced a groundbreaking online Ballot Verifier tool, aiming to enhance transparency in elections. The tool allows the public to access scanned ballot images and corresponding cast vote records for all Ada County elections from 2022 onwards, without revealing voters’ personal details. By providing easy verification of tabulated ballots and vote records, officials hope to bolster trust in the election process. Previously, accessing such data required a public records request, but the new tool proactively makes it available online. Developed by a software company called Civera, the tool cost $40,000 for development and entails ongoing licensing fees. Read Article