Case Study: Cumberland County, PA achieves smooth, secure elections with Election Systems & Software

Cumberland County, PA runs record 80% turnout elections with Election Systems & Software

Cumberland County, PA, faced the challenge of navigating a presidential election in a swing state during a pandemic while also meeting a new state mandate to purchase voting machines that produce a voter-verified paper trail. The county needed to replace its aging equipment without compromising the smooth election experience for its voters and staff, leading them to partner with vendor Election Systems & Software.

Election Systems & Software implemented its ExpressVote XL universal voting systems and DS850 high-speed scanners. The results were highly successful, with the 2020 General Election achieving a record turnout of nearly 80% and running "like a dream." The solution received exclusive positive feedback for its ease of use and security, and the vendor's support and training were credited for the smooth and secure election.