Ballot may confuse, design expert says

Honolulu Star - Bulletin | September 19, 2002| | Copyright

A University of Hawaii design expert said there are some fundamental problems with the design of the 2002 primary election ballot that could make it difficult for some voters to read.

Stuart Henley redesigned the ballot earlier this year at the state's request.

Chief Elections Officer Dwayne Yoshina strongly supported Henley's design and pushed hard for the changes, but only a few of them were used.

Rex Quidilla, election administrative assistant, explained yesterday there were technical reasons why the elections office could not use more of Henley's design.

Quidilla said Election Systems ...

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