FreeStylus for ES&S ExpressPoll

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Why ExpressPoll needs a disposable stylus

The ES&S ExpressPoll is a widely deployed electronic poll book that runs on Microsoft Surface Go tablets. Used in jurisdictions across the country, ExpressPoll handles voter lookup, check-in, ballot issuance, and signature capture on Election Day. The Surface Go uses a capacitive touchscreen that works with any conductive stylus tip.

On a busy Election Day, poll workers process hundreds of voters per station. Sharing a single reusable stylus between all those voters creates a bottleneck and a hygiene concern. A disposable, single-use stylus keeps the line moving and gives each voter their own tool.

How FreeStylus works with ExpressPoll

FreeStylus uses a conductive silicone tip that registers instantly on the ExpressPoll's capacitive touchscreen. Voters can use it to:

• Sign their name during the check-in process
• Confirm voter information and address
• Navigate ballot selection screens
• Take it home as an "I Voted" patriotic keepsake

Poll workers hand each voter a FreeStylus at the check-in table. The voter uses it on the ExpressPoll tablet, then keeps it. No sanitizing, no tracking shared styluses, no mid-day replacements.

Cost-effective for any jurisdiction size

Replacement styluses for the Surface Go can cost several dollars each. Over multiple elections, lost and damaged styluses add up. FreeStylus costs a fraction of a cent per unit in bulk cases of 6,000 — enough to supply a mid-sized county for an entire election cycle.

Trusted by election offices nationwide

FreeStylus is currently used by election offices in 12+ states for electronic poll book check-in and ballot marking devices. Whether your county runs ES&S ExpressPoll, KNOWiNK, or a mix of devices, FreeStylus works across all of them.

Also compatible with

FreeStylus works with all major electronic poll books and ballot marking devices. One stylus for every device in your polling place.

• KNOWiNK Poll Pad electronic poll book
• ES&S ExpressVote ballot marking device (excludes ExpressVote XL)
• Tenex electronic poll book
• Dominion poll pad and touch screen ballot marking devices