Modernizing Election Systems

About the Program

Category: Information Technology (Best in Category)

Year: 2020

Tarrant County Elections successfully modernized the current elections systems in a series of four projects over the past three years.Electronic Poll Books: In 2018, the Tarrant County Election Department successfully implemented Precinct Central ePollbook, an integrated solution that combines business processes and technologies associated with election voter registration, secure mobile devices, and enterprise mobility management in one end-to-end solution.To date, over 800 Precinct Central ePollbooks were successfully deployed for use in four countywide elections.Voter Lookup Website upgrade: This upgrade allowed the Elections department the ability to dynamically add additional languages and sample ballot files at any time in support of Section 203 of the Federal Voting Right Act without interruption to the website.Administration Website: Enhancements improved the ability to manage polling locations, assign and manage polling location workers, and manage precinct participation in local and federal elections.Easy Campaign Finance Software: This software allowed Elected officials, candidate, and committee treasurers the ability to submit and file required campaign finance documents securely online ensuring a complete audit trial. It also enabled automated communication and notifications and provides a public interface to access to the candidate’s reports.