TRENTON – Legislation sponsored by Senator Ronald L. Rice, which would permit the use of lever voting machines for nonpartisan elections on May 9th without having to implement the federally mandated electronic machines, was approved by the Senate State Government Committee today.
“I want our citizens to feel comfortable when they go to the polls to make their choices,” said Senator Rice, D-Essex. “Allowing the old machines to be used through May will create a smoother election day. My bill will alleviate concerns about having to rush the training of the poll workers and educating the public about using these new machines.”