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4.6 Opening and Closing Times
The opening and closing times can be preset in the ballot generation stage of setting up the
voting machines. The date and times that are entered are used for reminder purposes. Opening
times and closing times are completely independent functions so one can be used without the
other.
Opening Time:
This time is set for the earliest that the machine can be opened. When a poll worker selects the
“Open” function prior to the set time, a warning will be displayed. To continue, the poll worker
cancels the warning and the event log records that this function was bypassed.
Closing Time:
Never will the voting machine lock out because it is past time for voting. Most states allow
those that arrived to the polling place prior to the closing time have the opportunity to vote.
What will appear on the “Welcome” screen is the reminder that it is past the designated closing
time, Figure 4.6B.
Figure 4.6B
Figure 4.6A
