Issue Spotlight: What candidates running for Arkansas secretary of state say about paper ballots

Issue Spotlight: What candidates running for Arkansas secretary of state say about paper ballots

(Photo by Antoinette Grajeda/Arkansas Advocate) When Arkansans elect a new secretary of state in November, the winning candidate will be in charge of the state’s elections. That includes ones conducted with paper ballots. A few Arkansas counties in recent years have made a push toward requiring hand-marked, hand-counted ballots. Supporters of this effort say it’s needed to secure elections. Opponents point to the accuracy of electronic tabulator…