AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hart InterCivic, a leading national provider of election management and voting systems, today announced the initial deployment of the Hart Voting System in Marion County, Oregon. Marion County is replacing their aging tabulation system with Hart’s vote-by-mail process, Ballot Now™. Ballot Now manages the paper vote-by-mail solution with digital technology that increases efficiency and accuracy.
“In addition to our neighbors in Washington State, a growing number of Oregon counties have chosen Hart as their election provider,” said Marion County Clerk Bill Burgess. “Our selection of Hart was based not only on providing our county with the best election technology, but also on Hart’s reputation for excellent customer service.”
Key Features of Ballot Now
- Increased accuracy and security – Ballot Now converts analog information into digital format for improved ballot integrity and audit through full image capture of the scanned ballots. Additional security features in the system protect against duplicate scanning and fraudulent ballots
- On-demand ballot printing – ballots can be printed in the necessary quantities as required on the spot at the election office. Ballots can also be prepared in electronic format allowing large scale print production from commercial printers.
- Improved productivity – Prepare and process return vote-by-mail envelopes and ballots in advance for more efficient tabulation and reporting on Election Day.
Hart InterCivic is a highly responsive, reliable partner in meeting today’s complex electoral challenges, delivering the products, services and non-stop support that pave the way for consistent, successful election results.
“Our commitment to customers remains constant – deliver the best available technology with proven results wrapped up with the finest customer service in the industry,” said Hart President Phillip Braithwaite. “We are pleased to add Marion County, OR to our growing list of customers.”
About Hart InterCivic, Inc.
Hart is a leading national provider of voting systems, election management products and services. Hart delivers a deep-rooted, authentic level of credibility across the electoral process with field-proven products, services and support that successfully, dependably meet the rigorous demands of today’s election procedures. Millions of votes are cast each year using Hart’s eScan™ and eSlate® polling place voting systems and Ballot Now central scanning / by-mail solution. For more information, please visit www.hartintercivic.com.