VOTING SYSTEMS IN LOUISIANA

AVC Advantage Voting System for Election Day Voting

As of the Fall of 2006, all Louisiana's voters began using the AVC Advantage Voting Systems for election day voting.  On this direct recording voting system, the entire ballot for the voter will appear on the screen.

Over a period of 15 years, the State began procuring these voting systems for 12 parishes in Louisiana.  Since 2005, federal funds which were awarded through the Help America Vote Act of 2002 were used to procure voting systems for the remainder of the state.

The new voting systems are smaller, lighter, and easier to operate than the old lever-operated machines.  They are receiving rave reviews from the poll workers throughout the state.  The ballot is easier to read, since the type is larger.  The new AVC Advantage Voting Systems are wheelchair accessible and every voting system is capable of using an audio voting keypad, available for voters with disabilities.  The election results are easily printed and stored on a cartridge which is delivered to the Clerk of Court after the polls are closed.

Below is a picture of the AVC Advantage Voting System.  Click here for a demonstration of the AVC Advantage Voting System.

AVC Edge Voting Systems for Early Voting

As of the fall of 2006, all Louisiana's voters began using the AVC Edge Voting Systems for early voting in person.  Early voting in person is done the week before an election and is conducted in every registrar of voters' office.  On this touchscreen system, the voter will scroll through their entire ballot to vote.

The new voting systems are small and easier to operate.  The ballot is easy to read.  The new AVC Edge Voting Systems are wheelchair accessible and every voting system is capable of having an audio voting keypad for voters with disabilities.  The election results are easily printed and are stored on a cartridge which is delivered to the Clerk of Court after the polls are closed on election day.

Below is a picture of the AVC Edge Voting System.  Click here for a demonstration of the AVC Edge Voting System.

AVC Audio Voting Keypad

As of the Fall of 2006, all Louisiana's voters have had access to using the AVC Audio Voting Keypad on either the AVC Advantage Voting System or the AVC Edge Voting System.  The AVC Audio Voting Keypad will make both of these voting systems accessible to individuals who are visually impaired, physically disabled, illiterate, unable to read the written word, or unable to read English.  There are no requirements for a voter to use the Audio Voting Keypad.

Below is a picture of the AVC Audio Voting Keypad.