Detroit clerk says accessible voting machines used by many counties are “trash”

The ability to cast a ballot privately, without anyone knowing what or who you chose is a right enshrined in Michigan’s constitution.

Lately, Detroiters who are blind have said the machine that is supposed to help them exercise that right — known as a Voter Assist Terminal — fails too often.

During an October 12 Detroit Election Commission meeting, Stephen Handschu told officials he’s had no issue voting privately in other cities he’s lived in…

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