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From: Voter Action
Polling places in six battleground states, including many with large minority populations, could be overwhelmed on Election Day because officials have not allocated enough voting stations, machines and poll workers, a study released Thursday by a civil rights group warns.
Using data from 28 local election offices, the Advancement Project says some precincts with large minority populations in Virginia, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Missouri, Florida and Michigan could have long lines Nov. 4 unless they provide more machines, stations and staff. Faced with long waits, thousands of voters could give up and go home, the group says.
"There are disparities that need to be fixed," says Judith Browne-Dianis, co-director of the Advancement Project.
PARTY TARGETS: Voter registration, turnout
The problem, says Jon Greenbaum of the Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, is that many counties base allocations on past turnout, rather than current registration and future projections. This year, areas with large numbers of minorities and young people could see a greater increase in turnout because of the candidacy of Democratic nominee Barack Obama.
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