ExpressVote®
Universal Voting System as a Marker
Instruction Panel
A visual guide that shows voters 
how to use the ExpressVote.
Visual Aids
High contrast and 
zoom functionality. 
Multilingual 
Card Slot
Where the voter inserts their 
card to activate selections.
Front Access Panel
Headphone jack, a port for a Sip-and-Puff  device 
or two-position rocker switch, and Audio-Tactile 
Keypad make the unit ADA friendly. 
Touch Screen and Display
Allows voters to easily make vote 
selections and review their selection.
 
ACTIVATING THE VOTE SESSION:
Election officials can configure the ExpressVote to best fit their needs. The voter receives an activation  
card to begin the process. 
∙∙If only one ballot style is programmed for the election, a blank card activates the vote session.
∙∙Multiple ballot styles with a blank card prompt poll workers to select the correct ballot style for the voter.
∙∙A card with an activation barcode displays the correct options for the voter if the election has multiple ballot styles.
Audio-Tactile Keypad 
Enables ADA voters to control audio 
and navigate the ballot.
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ExpressVote Key Features
As a marker, the ExpressVote handles the entire marking process, eliminating marginal marks 
and the need for voter mark interpretation. Voters utilize the touch screen to mark their vote 
selections, receiving a verifiable paper vote record upon completion. Used in early vote centers 
and on Election Day in precincts or vote centers, the ExpressVote can serve every eligible voter, 
including those with special needs.
EASY TO SET UP AND USE 
The one-step startup and poll-closing procedure make the ExpressVote an ideal device 
for poll workers. The intuitive design offers streamlined simplicity for poll workers and 
election staff. The ExpressVote is also small, lightweight and easy to move.
CONTROLLED AND REDUCED COSTS
Traditional ballot printing costs can be significantly reduced by eliminating the need 
for pre-printed paper ballots. Voters activate their vote session, make their selections 
and receive a paper record to cast. This process consumes 70 percent less paper than 
traditional ballots.
INNOVATIVE DESIGN
Voters review a summary page and can make changes before receiving their verifiable 
paper vote record. The ExpressVote prevents overvotes and undervoting with prompts 
and on-screen feedback. ExpressVote in marking mode neither stores nor tabulates vote 
counts.  The system produces a verifiable paper record for each voter.
VERIFIABLE PAPER RECORD
After all selections are made, a human- and machine-readable paper record is produced 
that includes text and an optical scan barcode. Votes are digitally scanned for tabulation 
on an ES&S DS200®, DS450® or DS850® device.
SECURE
The ExpressVote Universal Voting System utilizes a variety of functions to ensure election 
data and cast vote records are secure. In its current certification as a marking device, no 
vote data is stored in the device. Its system functions are only executable during election 
events, in the manner and order intended by election officials performing their duties.
For more information visit www.essvote.com
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