That's a good summary, McGrath. The problem is, population increases in urban areas has created a situation where there are more voters than can easily vote in person on one day. I have waited for 2 hours (2004..for Obama) in a district which is not super crowded. More voting stations require more trained and competent volunteers and careful placement for best access.
   Early voting and mailed ballots are almost required in some places..so far.
The other issue is, of course, the polarization of the electorate and intimidation of those brave enough to show up in person.... and the ongoing question of HOW to vote... paper..machine....which machine and how to control paper ballots after voting.

   I personally cannot see why they allow machines to be linked online.Hacking has gotten pretty clever. Yes, it speeds up reporting, but why not just an internal memory which can be retrieved and taken to a central point for quick reading?

Too many questions.........