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Dallas County elections officials, vendor demonstrate new poll books and voting equipment ahead of May election; some commissioners express staffing concerns
Summary
Elections staff and vendor No Inc ran acceptance tests and a train‑the‑trainer program for new poll books and ballot printers. Officials say the systems passed logic and accuracy checks and a public demonstration is set for April 2, but several commissioners pressed for more field technical support and wider community demonstrations before May.
County elections officials and the vendor No Inc spent substantial time on Tuesday showing Commissioners Court how the new electronic poll books and ballot‑printing workflow will operate for the May municipal elections — a presentation intended to reassure local leaders after earlier problems with poll‑book performance.
Elections staff said the county completed a public logic‑and‑accuracy test for the voting equipment and has started a train‑the‑trainer program. Officials said judges and clerks will receive targeted hands‑on training: judges will have two hours specifically on the poll book within a five‑hour training block, and clerks one hour within their three‑hour training. The office also will provide optional “labs” where poll workers can get extra one‑on‑one practice with the devices.
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