Editor's note: Video updated August 14 with attribution to scientific findings on NH's Diebold Optical Scanners, and with video controls.

On March 10th, 2006, the New Hampshire Ballot Law Commission met to decide whether or not to approve new firmware for the Diebold optical scanners used in NH elections. After more than four hours of public testimony against the approval, including this testimony from the DFNH Fair Elections Committee, they voted 4-1 to approve. DFNH member Monica Smith wrote this report on the hearing. DFNH Director Herb Moyer was on the scene to film the events.

In the first clip, Diebold vendor representative John Silvestro is queried about the integrity of the firmware. This clip is about three minutes long. Click to view.

Diebold Vendor John Silvestro Admits Product is Defective (3.4 MB)

In the second clip, the Ballot Law Commissioners explain their reasons for voting to approve. This clip is about 13 minutes long. Click to view.

Discussion and Vote (13 MB)