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Daily Voting News For March 11, 2009
Daily Voting News For March 11, 2009
Guest Blogged by John Gideon of VotersUnite.org
It has been called to my attention that when I speak about the issue of ‘Voter ID’ I really mean ‘Photo ID’. Most, if not all, states require that a voter show some form of ID when they go to the polls to vote. That is a requirement that makes sense and the ID can be in the form of a driver’s license, passport, or even a utility bill. A requirement for a ‘Photo ID’ requirement for voting, based on some unsubstantiated concerns about voter fraud, is the issue. ...
But Duval voters are generally more confident in the election system. LINK
A review of 1,500 secrecy envelopes turned up registration cards that may now turn more than 80 rejected ballots into accepted ones. LINK
Senate to tackle divisive issues in unusual session Tuesday as Republicans tout change, Democrats decry it. LINK
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John Gideon
Co-Executive Director
VotersUnite.Org
www.votersunite.org
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