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Could e-balloting solve Florida's do-over dilemma?

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Advocates of Internet voting say they could conduct a Democratic do-over primary in Florida that would offer security at least equal to the security of ballots by mail, while attracting more voters -- and at about half the cost.

Ballpark estimate: Around $3 million, roughly equivalent to the money raised by Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama during an average day last month.

Though still controversial, Internet voting played a major role in the 2000 Democratic primary in Arizona, the 2004 Democratic primary in Michigan and — just last month — a presidential primary for Democrats living in 164 countries and territories.

Read the full story on MiamiHerald.com.

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