Bankley, if the process is deemed faulty, I'm sure a LOT of people will be interested in fixing it.

Richard, you've explained the 'within 3%' requirement for payment by towns with your use of the word 'reasonable'. I believe it may help others understand.

If there's an obvious and statistically significant discrepancy discovered, there can be a case made for discontinuing use of machines in favor of paper ballots. It may not change the primary results, but it would be important. I don't know if the complainants could be reimbursed.