Brussels (The Brussels morning Newspaper): Adele is a digital system that helps local governments keep voter information accurate. On October 13 updated data will be sent to USB sticks for polling stations improving security and efficiency. Voter identity is checked using a reader making registration and proxy voting easier and reducing mistakes.
Adele is a digital system used by local governments to manage and update voter information easily. It allows for real-time entry of changes like deaths or removals from the population register ensuring that voter lists are always accurate. This system helps keep the electoral process reliable by providing the most up-to-date data which is essential for smooth election operations. On October 13 the updated voter information will be transferred to USB sticks which will be given to the chairmen of the polling stations. This allows the polling stations to access the latest voter data on election day ensuring that the information used is accurate and up-to-date. The use of USB sticks improves data security and operational efficiency reducing the risk of errors and enhancing the overall voting process.
What are the functionalities and challenges of the Adele voting system at polling stations?
At the polling station voters need to insert their identity card into a reader connected to the Adele system. This system checks the voter’s information by looking at several important details it confirms whether the voter is registered in the municipality ensures that the voter hasn’t already cast a ballot and verifies if the voter has a proxy to vote on behalf of someone else. If a voter has a proxy Adele allows them to vote twice at the polling station as long as both the voter and the person they are representing are registered in the same municipality. This feature makes the voting process easier for those with proxies and ensures that both votes are properly recorded. By automating these checks Adele helps maintain the accuracy of the voting process and prevents any potential voting discrepancies.
The system is designed to ensure everything runs smoothly and reduce human errors. If there are any IT issues Adele can allow the chairman of a polling station to direct voters to less crowded polling stations. Even if there’s a temporary interruption in the 4G connection the system can still operate. During the June vote IT problems in Woluwe-Saint-Lambert caused long lines, leading Mayor Olivier Maingain (Défi) to suggest that they might need to go back to using pen and paper in the future.
