Potential Solutions: Space Display all candidates for single race in a single column. constraints might necessitate some changes in format. For example, consider widening the columns and placing more text on each line. If the number of candidates Include salient and clear instructions on both columns/pages. precludes displaying the candidates in a single column, then include appropriate instructions. For example, instructions and at the bottom of the first column could state, next column “See for more and the second column could begin with the words, candidates,” “candidates not restate the name of the race at the top of the second column, because it continued.” Do might be misinterpreted as the heading for another race. Applicable Guidelines: VVSG VVSG 3.1.1(2), 3.2.6-A – VSS 2.3.1.1(f) – HFDS 8.1.1.5 – Multiple races are displayed on one page of an electronic ballot. Detailed Description: Some electronic ballots follow the design of traditional paper ballots, and present multiple races on a single large electronic This design can make it hard for “page.” users to navigate the ballot, and may induce users to skip contests because they realize don’t that multiple contests are presented on a single page. Presenting a single contest on each page allows for simplicity and consistency of navigation. Population Impacted: Voters with cognitive impairments. Potential Solutions: Users will be List only one race on each page of an electronic ballot. very unlikely to skip a race if it is the only race displayed on a page. This applies to electronic ballots only, because the cost of displaying one race per page on paper ballots would be prohibitive. If multiple races are Use visual cues such as bold text and shading to direct users’ attention. listed on one page, salient visual cues can direct attention appropriately. For example, a users’ horizontal line could separate the races, and the title of each race could be bolded and highlighted. Applicable Guidelines: VVSG 3.2.6-A – HFDS 8.1.1.3 – Write-In Voting Voting for a write-in candidate is considerably more complicated than voting for a candidate that is listed on the ballot. It requires additional physical and cognitive activities that may be challenging for many voters.
Potential Solutions: Display all candidates for single race in a single column. Space constraints might necessitate some changes in format. For example, consider widening the columns and placing more text on each line. Include salient and clear instructions on both columns/pages. If the number of candidates precludes displaying the candidates in a single column, then include appropriate instructions. For example, instructions and at the bottom of the first column could state, “See next column for more candidates,” and the second column could begin with the words, “candidates continued.” Do not restate the name of the race at the top of the second column, because it might be misinterpreted as the heading for another race. Applicable Guidelines: VVSG – VVSG 3.1.1(2), 3.2.6-A VSS – 2.3.1.1(f) HFDS – 8.1.1.5 Multiple races are displayed on one page of an electronic ballot. Detailed Description: Some electronic ballots follow the design of traditional paper ballots, and present multiple races on a single large electronic “page.” This design can make it hard for users to navigate the ballot, and may induce users to skip contests because they don’t realize that multiple contests are presented on a single page. Presenting a single contest on each page allows for simplicity and consistency of navigation. Population Impacted: Voters with cognitive impairments. Potential Solutions: List only one race on each page of an electronic ballot. Users will be very unlikely to skip a race if it is the only race displayed on a page. This applies to electronic ballots only, because the cost of displaying one race per page on paper ballots would be prohibitive. Use visual cues such as bold text and shading to direct users’ attention. If multiple races are listed on one page, salient visual cues can direct users’ attention appropriately. For example, a horizontal line could separate the races, and the title of each race could be bolded and highlighted. Applicable Guidelines: VVSG – 3.2.6-A HFDS – 8.1.1.3 Write-In Voting Voting for a write-in candidate is considerably more complicated than voting for a candidate that is listed on the ballot. It requires additional physical and cognitive activities that may be challenging for many voters.
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