Because this isn't a count. This is a signature that can be verified with my data as my entry along with a series of hex codes that represent each voting item

Because this isn't a count. This is a signature that can be verified with my data as my entry along with a series of hex codes that represent each voting item and selection. A tiny python script could be used in conjunction with the key material to quickly see if the public record has parity. Any citizen can verify their data. If even one record has been tampered with, an audit is invoked.