VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-10-29
“The paper record or ballot provides an independent verification mechanism only if election officials actually compare a complete hand count of all of the paper records or ballots,”
Potter County Republican Party and Daniel Rogers · said 2026-10-27 · reported 2026-10-29
The filing asserted that paper ballots only serve as verification if election officials conduct a complete hand count for comparison.
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