Ohio Rules May Bar Counting of Some Ballots, Lawyers Say
The Ohio secretary of state's rules on counting provisional ballots burden citizens unfairly and may cause votes to be thrown out improperly, two advocacy groups told a federal judge, as legal wrangling over voter issues continued the day after the ...www.businessweek.com
Breaking: Arizona Outrage Over Unprecedented Provisional Ballot Mayhem ...
Despite record early voting ranks among Latinos, Arizona took a giant step ahead of the nation into the quagmire of provisional and early ballot mayhem, as outraged Latino voters and allies converged on the Maricopa County Tabulation Election Center in ...www.huffingtonpost.com
Cuyahoga County's provisional ballot use up from 2008
"Provisional ballots, which really ought to be used sparsely, have become this treacherous panacea for every problem at the polls," said Christine Link, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of Ohio.www.cleveland.com
Long Lines, Demands for ID and Provisional Ballots Mar Voting for Some
In Virginia and Texas some voters waited in line for four hours. In Pennsylvania, there were inappropriate demands for official photo IDs.www.nytimes.com
Complaints about voter IDs, ballots, long lines in election
In swing states Virginia and Florida, long lines led to numerous complaints and fears that people would give up without casting a ballot, while large numbers of people in Ohio reported being forced to vote by provisional ballot. It was unclear what ...articles.chicagotribune.com
Simi school board race will not be called until provisional, absentee ballots ...
With about 500 votes separating three challengers in the Simi Valley Unified School District board race, district officials said the race will not be called until the county counts all provisional and absentee ballots. Three seats were up for grabs on ...www.vcstar.com
Fulton Co. had 11000 provisional ballots cast
Election officials will need to sort through about 11,000 provisional ballots cast in Tuesday's general election, while state authorities investigate what they described as "systemic problems" in the metro Atlanta county.www.wsbtv.com
Provisional ballots to decide Massillon school levy's fate
Massillon City School's Assistant Superintendent Mark Fortner, center, checks board of election updates on issue 50 on his laptop as Erin Cole, Director of Food Service for Massilon City Schools and Ed Grier , Issue 50 Campaign Chairman look on.www.indeonline.com
Provisional Ballots Could Change Some Local Races
The outcomes of a few races and issues, including two in Columbiana County, could change after provisional ballots are counted in 10 days.www.wytv.com
Martin canvassing board to examine provisional ballots in School Board race
STUART - The Martin County Canvassing Board will meet at 5 p.m. Thursday to determine which provisional ballots from Tuesday's election will be counted in the still-too-close-to-call race for the District 2 seat on the Martin County School Board.www.tcpalm.com
While Gill waits for provisional ballots, Davis moves forward
Gill has decided to wait while his staff checks on provisional ballots, absentee voters and military ballots before deciding what to do, according to campaign manager Sherry Greenberg.www.bnd.com
Northeast Ohio's use of provisional votes raises concern
There was no way Tuesday night to quantify how many provisional ballots were being handed out, but reports from voters and observers indicated that poll workers frequently relied on the backup procedure, which is used when voters' eligibility is ...www.cleveland.com
Alameda County election officials say up to 140000 ballots yet to be counted
November 8, 2012 2:13 AM GMTUpdated: 11/07/2012 06:13:04 PM PST. OAKLAND -- Alameda County election officials on Wednesday were still counting an estimated 140,000 vote-by-mail and provisional ballots not included in the tally for the county's Nov.www.mercurynews.com
Clerk: Provisional ballots may determine local races in Galveston County
LEAGUE CITY, TX (KTRK) -- We're learning more about the fall out from polling problems in Galveston County. Polling hours were extended Tuesday, but only for provisional ballots. And it's those votes could still impact local races.abclocal.go.com
Provisional Ballots Could Play Role in Issue Four
Provisional Ballots Could Play Role in Issue Four. Video. Provisional Ballots Could Impact Cincinnati Term Limits. Set Text Size Small, Set Text Size Medium, Set Text Size Large, Set Text Size X-Large.www.local12.com
NJ Voters Turn Out, Despite Obstacles and Irregularities
Despite personal hardships, shifting polling sites, frustration and anger over electronic and provisional ballots, and confusion and miscommunication regarding new voting rules, New Jerseyans made on thing clear on Tuesday: they wanted to exercise ...www.wnyc.org
Provisional ballots fill gap for some voters
Provisional ballots are generally issued in the cases of voters who already received absentee ballots or have voter registrations in another county.www.columbiatribune.com
Judge: No need to order more provisional ballots
A Philadelphia Common Pleas Court judge has refused to order the Board of Elections to deliver extra provisional ballots to all polling places in the city, saying reports of ballot shortages appeared to be exaggerated.www.philly.com
Democrats allege 'ballot irregularities,' question provisional ballot pace
"They don't want to turn people away,'' Phipps said of poll workers, "and they don't want to argue, so they've been using provisional ballots so everyone has a chance to vote.'' [View the story "Election 2012" on Storify]. Copyright ©2012 Omaha World ...www.omaha.com
Provisional ballots frustrate students at the polls
Provisional ballots are counted within seven days of Election Day. Provisional ballots were created after the 2000 presidential election and are used when voters don't meet the criteria to vote.www.thedp.com
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