Election paper trail bill on House agenda

With more than a year before voters choose the next president, a state delegate yesterday introduced a bill that would track votes with a paper trail to ensure the accuracy of future elections.

But the paper receipt system could cost $50 million, and the county elections chief said it isn't necessary.

"I don't see a need for it," Barbara Fisher said. "I have confidence in the system we have."

The integrity and accuracy of state elections has been an issue ever since the state switched to touch-screen voting machines several years ago. Critics say the machines are susceptible to fraud and that a paper trail provides an...