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Unfortunately, like others in recent memory, it looks like this Election Day may be plagued by issues--from administrative shortcomings to illegal scams to poorly crafted election laws - that keep voters off the rolls and away from the polls, and influence the outcome of the election. It is incumbent upon those crafting election administration policies to ensure that administrative barriers to participation are lowered so that as many eligible voters as possible are able to cast ballots. In Other News: A win for state veterans and voting - The Stamford Advocate (Conn.) Quick Links:
State officials' well-founded objections to new federal rules restricting voter registration in veterans' facilities have brought results, at least in Connecticut.
Penalties rejected for some at polls: GOP said new measures would fight voter fraud - Associated Press
Madison, Wis. -- State elections officials rejected a Republican request Wednesday to make would-be voters who fail identification checks ineligible or force them to cast provisional ballots.
Felons get better chance to vote - Associated Press
Tallahassee, Fla. - Gov. Charlie Crist made it easier for felons to vote Wednesday, but advocates questioned why he waited so long.
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