The WinViote equipment is old and outdated,  runs on Microsoft XP which is no longer supported. There is no longer a way to repair these old machines.  We cannot rely on outdated, insecure technology, prone to breakdowns.

- The machines have security vulnerabilities and all citizens need to feel their vote is properly recorded and counted.

- The interim, independent report raises concerns.  We should not wait for a catastrophic failure before acting.

- In Virginia there are elections every year.  There will never be “good” time  to act. We do not want to be the “Florida” of 2016.  Fix the problem now; do not wait for a systemic failure.

- Citizens need to have confidence in accurate, secure voting. Our democracy depends on it.

- It is a shame the GA did not have the foresight to budget for the voting machine replacement; but, that is no reason to shy away from fixing a problem

-  It is the responsibility  of the SBE, ELECT, and local jurisdiction registrars and election boards to ensure accurate, reliable, secure voting at all times.  While budgetary concerns might bring hardships, the integrity  of the voting process is primary

Sincerely,

Marilyn Karp