The confusing sequence of screens caused some voters to accidentally miss voting on the stadium referendum.*

Parten said Arlington voters who cast straight-party ballots must press the "NEXT" button on the voting machine to get to the stadium question.

Voters can also vote on the proposal once they reach the summary page of the electronic ballot, he said.

"If you're not paying close attention, you're going to miss your chance to vote on the stadium," said north Arlington resident Tom Been, who chose a straight-party ballot, but didn't go to the last virtual page on the computer screen.

He had hoped to vote against it.

"It's very annoying, the way they set it up," he said.