Podcasts

Albany Law School's Journal of Science & Technology hosted a symposium called "Helping New York Choose: Voting Technology in the 21st Century" on Friday, November 16, in Room 200 from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

The symposium presented three panel discussions about the current voting methods and machines that are used in New York, the effect of implementing the Help America Vote Act ("HAVA") and other similar legislation, and how changing technologies can affect New York's voting system.

Speakers included:

• Commissioner Gracia Hillman, United States Election Assistance Commission;
• Commissioner John Graziano, Albany County Board of Elections;
• Commissioner Edward Szczesniak, Onondaga County Board of Elections;
• New York State Senator Martin Connor, 25th Senate District;
• Kimball Brace, president, Election Data Services, Inc.; and
• Bo Lipari, executive director, New Yorkers for Verified Voting.

Audio Recordings:

• Opening Remarks by Abigail O’Connor and Shalyn Morrison, The First Panel entitled "Introduction to Voting Equipment and Technologies - Click HERE or Play It Now!

• Second Panel entitled "Current Status and Future of Voting Technology in New York"- Click HERE or Play It Now!

• The Keynote Address presented by Mr. Matthew Masterson, The Third Panel entitled "HAVA and Relevant Legislation", The Fourth Panel entitled "How Modern Voting Technologies Will Affect the Practice of Law, Voting Rights, and Relevant Legislation" - Click HERE or Play It Now!