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Recommendations for Increased Accessibility& Efficiency in Florida Elections <br /> Florida Department of State <br /> b. Review their precincts from the 2012 general election and determine whether the <br /> number used, their locations and any combining of precincts created longer than <br /> acceptable voting lines. If so, supervisors of elections should re-precinct their voting <br /> locations. <br /> c. Ensure contracts with voting equipment vendors have sufficient safeguards within <br /> them to guarantee the warranty, maintenance and upgrading of the equipment meets <br /> voter needs. <br /> Closing Commentary <br /> I can confidently say Florida conducted a fair election in 2012. But I am just as confident we can <br /> improve upon the election, because every election can be improved upon. Technology changes, <br /> needs change, voter behavior changes and experience encourages more innovation. In 2013, <br /> Florida can make the right adjustments again because it is what Florida voters expect, need and <br /> deserve. Voter confidence must be restored. <br /> Furthermore, the local administration of an election is a key component to the success of an <br /> election. All of Florida's 67 county supervisors of elections (all but one of whom are elected) are <br /> responsible for making the right decisions for their county. Their constituents rely on them to <br /> ensure elections are accessible, efficient and fair. Similarly, supervisors of elections rely on <br /> county commissions to ensure they have the necessary support to conduct an election properly. <br /> One county or precinct that does not properly serve its voters does a disservice for the entire state <br /> ""' and has the potential to cloud the positive steps taken by the rest of the state to conduct an <br /> accessible and efficient election. Supervisors of elections and county commissions must take it <br /> upon themselves to oversee elections through responsible leadership and efficient administration. <br /> Similarly, the Florida Legislature must ensure Florida has the best election laws possible in <br /> which supervisors of elections may operate. <br /> - Secretary of State Ken Detzner <br /> q - f - 12 <br />