'Daily Voting News' For April 07, 2009

Recounts! We have recounts. Minnesota’s Senatorial recount appears to be done, as of today, with Franken gaining more votes than Coleman. The count of the NY-20 absentee ballots will begin tomorrow. This isn’t a recount yet but will probably go that way after these ballots are counted. The criminal investigation recount in Arizona will go throughout this week, at least....

AZ: Pima County - RTA Recount Situation Report: 3:00 p.m. Monday April 6th LINK

Louisiana: Ouachita Parish - No additional ballots found as machines opened in city council's District 2 race LINK

Maine: When non- U.S. citizens vote LINK

Minnesota: Coleman's chances down to 387 ballots LINK

Minnesota: Senate recount down to 387 ballots - and almost certain appeal
As the three-judge panel nears a decision, both sides are preparing for the next step. LINK

Minnesota: Franken extends lead over Coleman LINK

Minnesota: MN Senate Election Judges Count Final Ballots, Find Franken Wins! LINK

New York: NY-20 - Supreme Court allows counting of paper ballots LINK

New York: NY-20 - Absentee count to start Wednesday LINK

Oklahoma: Voter ID law stirs partisan passions LINK

Pennsylvania: Opinion - Pennsylvania doesn't need new voter ID law LINK

Texas: Partisan split on display at voter ID hearing in Texas Legislature LINK

Texas: Voter ID: House hear testimony, mulls changes in bill LINK

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