Ballot Marking Device (BMD)

A Ballot Marking Device (BMD) is an electronic voting machine used to assist voters in marking their choices on a ballot. It provides a user-friendly interface, such as a touchscreen, to select candidates or options privately and accurately. Once selections are made, the BMD produces a printed record, or paper ballot, reflecting the voter's choices, which is then stored securely for verification and counting. BMDs help ensure accessibility for all voters, including those with disabilities, while maintaining a paper trail for transparency and audit purposes.