given that “the user log-in and password were set to the default settings so it was impossible to tell who had edited the software numerous times post election, since all entries were made by “administrator” with password: “password.” i would think it stands to reason that whoever approved use of the machines should be held criminally responsible for failure to ensure security of the results.

After all the 2000 & 2004 election scandal coverage, I think many people, nationwide, woke up to the problems with paperless voting — no audit trail, a much greater chance of your vote being improperly counted or outright deleted — and chose the absentee ballot as a more secure way to vote.

It also beats the heck out of standing in line for hours, or worrying that something might happen on Election Day to keep you from voting at all.

The districts that will not be counted until later are:
2) 54.2% Begich on Nov 4, 1919 absentee, 8 early votes
5) 55.7% Begich, 1532 absentee, 43 early votes
36) 53.2 % Begich, 1398 absentee
6) 47.8% Begich, 46.3 Stevens, 1140 absentee, 119 early votes
37) 50% Begich, 45.9 Stevens, 906 absentee
38) 65.3% Begich, 443 absentee
39) 58.3% Begich, 360 absentee
40) 58.8% Begich, 518 absentee

It was a sorry attempt at something the ADN could grasp.

Keep up the good work gurl…

Oh yeah, the elections, give ‘em hell girl!

I’m looking forward to some new results on the race tomorrow night and later this week. I’ve bookmarked your blog as my source.

I find it hard that a majority of Alaskans would want a convicted felon to represent them. Is that a maverick thing?

Hopefully, with 90k votes yet to count, the final results will show that the majority actually don’t want a felon to represent them.

It just seems so strange that after a massive turnout during the primaries a significant number of new registered voters, Gov. Palin on the ballot and Ted Steven’s recent conviction that turnout would be so low. It is also very strange that the race in Alaska is the only race in the US where the pollsters were so far off.

Here are some questions:

1. Who is overseeing the counting of the ballots in Alaska and is there is a non-partisan body overseeing the process?

2. Is there any evidence of voter turnout in districts throughout Alaska. News reports of long lines, exit poll indicators, video outside polling locations?

3. What is the chance of a re-vote. To my understanding, if no candidate surpasses 50%, a re-vote might be necessary.

4. Do election officers need to publish details of those ballots that they deem to be problematic – apparently, there are a few thousand ballots from the batch recently ‘found’ that won’t be counted. Why?

5. Why did all of the media show Alaska results with 99% reporting up to today when actually 1/3 of the votes hadn’t been counted yet?

Sorry to bother you with so many questions, but you’re the only accessible source of information that I have found who thinks that this is as strange as I do.

Thanks!

Tom
NOTE FROM SHANNYN*****************
1. Sean Parnell, Lt. Governor, oversees the elections. He was Sarah’s running mate…kinda partisan.
2. Some poll workers have reported light to normal loads, some have reported the lid was blown off the place…
3. Re-vote highly unlikely. 50% isn’t required for these races.
4.Officials have only reported they won’t count ballots with post marks after the 4th. People will be at the DOE to watch and contest ballots tomorrow.
5. The 99% was from votes cast in precincts on Election Day.

Hope that helps. Thanks.

Since Sarah is obviously already campaigning for 2012, we certainly do not want her representing us in the Senate and using that as a stepping stone! The only saving grace is one knows she will blow it with her self serving ways and ignorance. In the meantimeI am just so sad about the damage to our wildlife! Is there any way to get a petition for a re-vote on the aerial shooting? Keeping the natural balance is what is needed. Emphasis on NATURAL!

Thanks for all of your hard work and inspiring the rest of us to be involved and stay involved!

I found this to be a very enlightening article. The guys at 538 seemed to be on the money with their poll analysis and predictions. Maybe the exit polls aren’t so reliable after all.

Seems to me that shining more light on any aspect of government can’t hurt… unless you’re someone who is trying to hide something. I think you Alaskans are doing us lower 48ers a service tracking down fishy stuff and shining a light.

Keep after it Shannyn and good luck.

Cheers,

Tom