Elaine Manlove State Election Commissioner Department of Elections

State of Delaware

Elaine ManloveState Election CommissionerDepartment of Elections

TopicsVoter Registration using eSignature

Election Day and Schools

What is eSignature?

eSignature stands for Electronic Signature

eSignature is a voter registration method that involves capturing the citizen’s signature and application electronically

Goals of eSignature

Streamline method of registering and maintaining voter registration

Re-engineer DMV/Elections interface to make sure Elections receive every application

Eliminate or reduce the use of paper applications

Cost-SavingsPaperTimeOffice Space

Accurate and Secure Data

Benefits of eSignature

Department of ElectionseSignature for Walk-In ApplicantsScanning for Mail-In Application

Division of Motor VehiclesDriver License and State IDSelf-Service Kiosks

Division of Social ServiceRequest for Assistance

Registration DrivesPublic Libraries, State Fair, etc.

eSignature in Action

Web-based Voter RegistrationBy utilizing existing DMV/Election signature By collecting electronic signature while completing Voter Registration Application onlineAlways have the option to print/sign/return the

Voter Registration Application

Integration with other Web-based SystemsDepartment of Health and Social ServicesDepartment of LaborFederal Postcard Mail Applications for Military and Overseas Voters

Future of eSignature

Election Day and SchoolsSchool Facilities as Polling Places

Approximately 50% of Delaware’s polling places are schools

We could not conduct elections without these buildings which are accessible, well-located with adequate space and parking

Election Day and Schools

Teacher In-Service DaysThe General Election is a holiday in Delaware

Delaware has requested that schools re-schedule an existing Teacher In-Service Day to the day of the Primary Election

Q & A

Thank you!Elaine ManloveState Election CommissionerDepartment of Elections