Daily Voting News for July 5, 2007
Guest Blogged by John Gideon of VotersUnite.org
In a move that could set a disastrous precedent, the Republican Governor and Democratic Secretary of State of
Mississippi have come together to ask that a federal judge rule that the state legislature must enact a voter ID law.
Also, Florida activists are now looking into other counties beside Sarasota and they are finding plenty of questionable
results. ““We’re inviting Charlotte County voters who experienced a problem voting in the November 2006 election to
attend a public forum next Wednesday evening, July 11,” explained Kitty Garber, Florida Fair Election Center’s Research
Director. “For example, did your vote vanish from the review screen? Did you have trouble getting your vote to register?
Did the machine fail while you were voting? Did any of your friends and neighbors have the same problem? If you had a
problem voting, we hope you will attend to share your voting experience with us.”” ...
NAtional: Justice Department's Failure to Enforce National Voter Registration Act Underscored by New Report LINK
National: Election fraud: Where’s the outrage? LINK
California: San Bernardino County - Grand jury finds several problems with voting LINK
Connecticut: Wilton - Residents save lever machines from scrap heap LINK
Florida: Charlotte County - Disappearing Votes in Charlotte County LINK
Florida: Lee County - Lee elections supervisor upset about switching, paying for new systems LINK
Florida: Sarasota County - Voting chief warns of high costs LINK
Mississippi: Voter ID order generates debate LINK
Ohio: Franklin County - Magistrate's ruling latest setback for former judge Squire says election appeal will continue LINK
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