QR Codes vs Paper Ballots | Orlando News

Orange County’s sudden switch from mailing sample ballots to QR code links has sparked outrage, leaving older voters and tech-averse communities at a disadvantage—especially in agricultural areas where internet access is limited. While officials touted cost savings and modernization, critics slammed the move as exclusionary, noting printed ballots remain essential for informed voting. After mounting backlash, the elections office reversed course, promising printed ballots for November—but too late for the primary, where many voters still lack access. A workaround exists via phone calls or visits to libraries, but advocates warn this patch doesn’t undo the harm already done to voter equity. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/becca93078fe2315