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THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2009
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NEWS ABOUT: poll workers

poll workers stories: 2 news summaries

 Afghan Elections a 
 Setback for Women 



Low female turnout could mean leaders even less responsive to women

Aug 24, 09 10:17 AM CDT
(AP) - For women, Afghanistan's recent elections appear to have been more of a setback than a step forward. Early reports strongly suggest that voter turnout fell more sharply for women than for men in last week's polls. Election observers blame Taliban attacks, a dearth of female election workers, and the closure... More »

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Afghanistan • Taliban • women • women's rights • polls • voter intimidation • poll workers • Afghanistan election


You Can Vote Even if This Is 
Your  Address: Ohio Judge 

Ohio ordered to count homeless ballots

Oct 29, 08 2:19 AM CDT
(Newser) - A federal judge has ruled that the homeless in Ohio can vote even if their place of residence is a bench or a street grate, reports the Cleveland Plain Dealer. The US District Court has ordered Ohio authorities to count the votes of homeless people whether or not their ballots... More »

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homeless • voting rights • Election 2008 • poll workers

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