By Virgil Larson, Omaha World-Herald, Neb. Jan. 29--The world's biggest seller of voting systems has bought a company that manufactures voting devices that allow people with disabilities to vote in private without another person helping.

By Virgil Larson, Omaha World-Herald, Neb. Jan. 23--Election Systems & Software has cut 15 workers in Omaha in a business realignment that has resulted in 25 to 30 people losing their jobs companywide.

By FROM WIRE; STAFF REPORTS SACRAMENTO -- A state directive requiring increased security on voting systems could cost counties millions of dollars, lead to long lines at the polls and delay California's results in next year's presidential primary, local election officials warned Saturday.

By David Nivens, High Point Enterprise, N.C. Dec. 26--GUILFORD COUNTY -- As the new year approaches, elections offi cials statewide are dealing with reminders of Christmas past. Christmas came early in 2006 for county voters who usedhundreds of new touch-screen voting machines.

By Catherine Dolinski, Tampa Tribune, Fla. Dec. 1