The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most - or all - of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State's contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about this initiative? New equipment will be worth new costs to my jurisdiction.
The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most - or all - of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State's contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about this initiative? New equipment will significantly improve election administration in my jurisdiction.
To what extent, if any, would you say the following have or have not recently been problems with election administration in your jurisdiction? The cost of election administration on your jurisdiction's budget
The State of Michigan is requiring cities and townships to update their voting equipment by August 2018, and says it will provide funding to cover most - or all - of the up-front costs. Cities and townships will pay for any remaining cost beyond the State's contribution, and for extended service and maintenance after 5 years. To what extent do you agree or disagree with the following statements about this initiative? The State's cost-sharing approach is appropriate.
To what extent, if any, would you say the following have or have not recently been problems with election administration in your jurisdiction? Long wait times for any voters
To what extent, if any, would you say the following have or have not recently been problems with election administration in your jurisdiction? Election equipment failures/malfunctions
If cities and townships in Michigan were given the option to ask their County to administer elections on their behalf, would you support or oppose having your county government administer your jurisdiction's elections?
To what extent, if any, would you say the following have or have not recently been problems with election administration in your jurisdiction? Inaccurate voter registration lists
To what extent would you support or oppose the following possible changes to election administration in Michigan? Synchronize Michigan voter lists with other states' lists
To what extent, if any, would you say the following have or have not recently been problems with election administration in your jurisdiction? Reliable internet connectivity for communication with the Secretary of State
To what extent would you support or oppose the following possible changes to election administration in Michigan? Pre-registration of 16-year-olds (e.g., when they get their driver's licenses)
To what extent, if any, would you say the following have or have not recently been problems with election administration in your jurisdiction? Disturbances at polling places (e.g., inappropriate campaigning, voter intimidation, etc.)
To what extent would you support or oppose the following possible changes to election administration in Michigan? Stricter regulation of voter registration drives (e.g., volunteer certification required)
To what extent, if any, would you say the following have or have not recently been problems with election administration in your jurisdiction? Recruiting poll workers with necessary skills (e.g., computer skills)
To what extent would you support or oppose the following possible changes to election administration in Michigan? Allow same-day voter registration (on Election Day)
To what extent, if any, would you say the following have or have not recently been problems with election administration in your jurisdiction? Recruiting enough poll workers (regardless of their skills)
To what extent would you support or oppose the following possible changes to election administration in Michigan? Absentee voting with no excuse required
