Getting these systems approved is our top priority, and we are laser-focused on it. But Secretary McPherson can't force vendors to come forward with qualified systems.

There appears to be a historical precedent to the Peace and Freedom Party being back on the ballot.

We've asked for additional federal review.

While the legal deadline for initiatives is Jan. 26, we've sent a letter to the governor and the Legislature that indicated we've determined that measures approved by Feb. 16 could make the principal ballot. Legislative measures approved by March 10 could be on a supplemental ballot.

In order to argue against a particular reimbursement, the secretary of state's office must show proof of reasons why those funds should not be reimbursed.

Turnout figures were tabulated incorrectly on one machine. The vote count was not affected.