Direct Recording Electronic (DRE)

A Direct Recording Electronic (DRE) is an electronic voting machine that allows voters to select their choices directly on a computer or touchscreen. When a voter makes a selection, the DRE records the vote electronically, often with the help of a voter-verified paper trail for accuracy. These machines are used in many elections to streamline voting and counting. They eliminate the need for paper ballots, making the process faster and reducing manual errors, but they also require robust security measures to ensure the votes are accurately counted and protected from tampering.