STEP 1: Sign in at the polls. If you would prefer to use a paper ballot instead of the AccuVote-TS, you may request one at this time. You will receive a ballot activation card. Touch the language of your choice (if multiple languages are available in your county). Touch the "Start" button once you have completed reading the instructions.
STEP 2: Touch anywhere inside the box of the candidate or measure of your choice. A large red X will appear to confirm your selection. To change your selection, touch the red X again. It will disappear and you can make a new selection. Touch the "Next" button in the lower right corner to advance to the next screen. Touch the "Back" button in the lower left corner to go back to the previous screen.
STEP 3: After you have made your selections, a review screen will appear for you to verify your selections. To change your selection, touch the box for the contest you want to change. When finished, touch the "Cast Ballot" button to cast your ballot. When you see a screen saying your vote has been recorded, you have properly cast your ballot. Your voter card will automatically be deactivated and will eject from the unit. Return the ballot activation card to a poll worker.

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