Election 2008: Voting Problems http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1121&ft=1&f=1121 NPR examines voting problems for the 2008 election with a look at voter intimidation, voter fraud, registration irregularities and other issues at the polls. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Thu, 09 Aug 2012 07:50:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif Election 2008: Voting Problems http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=1121&ft=1&f=1121 Obama Campaigns On GOP Turf In Colorado President Obama is in the midst of a two-day campaign swing through Colorado. The Rocky Mountain West is a key battleground area in the November election. A new poll shows the president leading Mitt Romney among women in the state but trailing his Republican rival among Colorado men. Thu, 09 Aug 2012 07:50:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/2012/08/09/158477194/obama-campaigns-on-gop-turn-in-colorado?ft=1&f=1121 http://www.npr.org/2012/08/09/158477194/obama-campaigns-on-gop-turn-in-colorado?ft=1&f=1121 President Obama is in the midst of a two-day campaign swing through Colorado. The Rocky Mountain West is a key battleground area in the November election. A new poll shows the president leading Mitt Romney among women in the state but trailing his Republican rival among Colorado men.

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]]> Huge Turnout Causes Election Day Voting Problems Throughout Election Day, many field offices heard reports of long lines, malfunctioning machines and misleading robocalls. Farai Chideya revisits some of the problems with professor Sherrilyn Ifill. Wed, 05 Nov 2008 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96663816&ft=1&f=1121 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96663816&ft=1&f=1121 Throughout Election Day, many field offices heard reports of long lines, malfunctioning machines and misleading robocalls. Farai Chideya revisits some of the problems with professor Sherrilyn Ifill.

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]]> On Election Day, Some Glitches Reported Some problems with voting machines and other issues have come up as voters turn out for the presidential election. Tue, 04 Nov 2008 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96588511&ft=1&f=1121 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96588511&ft=1&f=1121 Some problems with voting machines and other issues have come up as voters turn out for the presidential election.

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]]> Roundup: Voting Snags In Key States Long lines of voters snaked around polling places across the country on Tuesday. Despite the lines, most voting went smoothly. There were, however, some glitches in battleground states. Here, a breakdown of some of the key states where voters experienced challenges. Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:23:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96582368&ft=1&f=1121 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96582368&ft=1&f=1121 Long lines of voters snaked around polling places across the country on Tuesday. Despite the lines, most voting went smoothly. There were, however, some glitches in battleground states. Here, a breakdown of some of the key states where voters experienced challenges.

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]]> Trouble In Indiana? Lake County, Ind. gained notoriety last May when elections officials there delayed final results in the Democratic primary. This fall, Lake County was in the news again when the state Supreme Court rejected a challenge brought by the state GOP over early voting locations. We check in on Election Day. Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96574070&ft=1&f=1121 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96574070&ft=1&f=1121 Lake County, Ind. gained notoriety last May when elections officials there delayed final results in the Democratic primary. This fall, Lake County was in the news again when the state Supreme Court rejected a challenge brought by the state GOP over early voting locations. We check in on Election Day.

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]]> Purged From The Voter Rolls In Colorado Linda Townsend Johnson and her husband, James moved to Colorado Springs from Mississippi last May. One of the first things they did when they got there was register to vote in this historic election. Then, a few weeks ago, they were told their names had been purged from the voter rolls. Tue, 04 Nov 2008 13:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96574073&ft=1&f=1121 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96574073&ft=1&f=1121 Linda Townsend Johnson and her husband, James moved to Colorado Springs from Mississippi last May. One of the first things they did when they got there was register to vote in this historic election. Then, a few weeks ago, they were told their names had been purged from the voter rolls.

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]]> What's Happening Where You Live? Listeners share their experiences at the polls, and we learn what to expect from television networks as the votes are being tallied. Tue, 04 Nov 2008 10:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96580914&ft=1&f=1121 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96580914&ft=1&f=1121 Listeners share their experiences at the polls, and we learn what to expect from television networks as the votes are being tallied.

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]]> Vote Report: Help NPR Identify Voting Problems Report any problems you encounter at the polls and look through an interactive map that shows eyewitness accounts of voting irregularities across the country. Tue, 04 Nov 2008 07:01:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96349881&ft=1&f=1121 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96349881&ft=1&f=1121 Report any problems you encounter at the polls and look through an interactive map that shows eyewitness accounts of voting irregularities across the country.

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]]> As Voting Challenges Loom, Some Optimism Although some of the Election Day concerns that voting-rights advocates had a few weeks ago have been resolved in court, worries remain about long lines and possible legal challenges that could emerge if the race is close in a pivotal state. But most voters should encounter few problems. Mon, 03 Nov 2008 16:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96536421&ft=1&f=1121 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96536421&ft=1&f=1121 Although some of the Election Day concerns that voting-rights advocates had a few weeks ago have been resolved in court, worries remain about long lines and possible legal challenges that could emerge if the race is close in a pivotal state. But most voters should encounter few problems.

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]]> What To Expect Before Heading To The Polls What constitutes voter suppression versus disorganization by local officials running the ballot booths? Will long lines deter people from voting? Can you wear a campaign T-shirt to the polls and still vote? For more, Farai Chideya speaks with two experts on these matters of making sure your vote counts. Mon, 03 Nov 2008 09:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96538073&ft=1&f=1121 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96538073&ft=1&f=1121 What constitutes voter suppression versus disorganization by local officials running the ballot booths? Will long lines deter people from voting? Can you wear a campaign T-shirt to the polls and still vote? For more, Farai Chideya speaks with two experts on these matters of making sure your vote counts.

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]]> Some Military Votes May Not Be Counted "You're not going to believe this," a soldier told his wife, "we're not going to be allowed to vote for president." The mechanics of military voting are better than they used to be, but "better" doesn't always cut it in a war zone. Sat, 01 Nov 2008 16:05:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96437123&ft=1&f=1121 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96437123&ft=1&f=1121 "You're not going to believe this," a soldier told his wife, "we're not going to be allowed to vote for president." The mechanics of military voting are better than they used to be, but "better" doesn't always cut it in a war zone.

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]]> Tell NPR About Voting Irregularities Via Twitter Help us monitor the elections by participating in Twitter VoteReport. The nation-wide initiative needs voters to report irregularities they witness at their polling places. NPR Social Media Strategist Andy Carvin explains how VoteReport works to guest host Alison Stewart. Sat, 01 Nov 2008 08:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96432101&ft=1&f=1121 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96432101&ft=1&f=1121 Help us monitor the elections by participating in Twitter VoteReport. The nation-wide initiative needs voters to report irregularities they witness at their polling places. NPR Social Media Strategist Andy Carvin explains how VoteReport works to guest host Alison Stewart.

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]]> Some States Unprepared For Election Day? More than 188 million potential voters have signed up to participate in the upcoming presidential election, according to the National Association of Secretaries of State. The projected record turnout signals one of the country's most anticipated elections ever. But some voter rights advocates warn that inadequate state resources could stifle participation. Fri, 31 Oct 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96373763&ft=1&f=1121 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96373763&ft=1&f=1121 More than 188 million potential voters have signed up to participate in the upcoming presidential election, according to the National Association of Secretaries of State. The projected record turnout signals one of the country's most anticipated elections ever. But some voter rights advocates warn that inadequate state resources could stifle participation.

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]]> Amid Large Fla. Turnout, Fears Of Irregularities Early voting in Florida appears on track to break records, but some have raised concerns about systems in place to verify voters' identities. Florida Secretary of State Kurt Browning offers his insight on voting in the state. Thu, 30 Oct 2008 16:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96344501&ft=1&f=1121 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96344501&ft=1&f=1121 Early voting in Florida appears on track to break records, but some have raised concerns about systems in place to verify voters' identities. Florida Secretary of State Kurt Browning offers his insight on voting in the state.

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]]> Florida, Ohio Accommodate Voters Florida Gov. Charlie Crist has declared a voting emergency in the state. To combat long lines, he ordered early-voting polls to remain open for 12 hours on weekdays and for 12 hours total over the weekend. In Ohio, a federal judge ruled that homeless people who want to vote may legally use the address of any place they've spent the night. Wed, 29 Oct 2008 06:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96249283&ft=1&f=1121 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=96249283&ft=1&f=1121 Florida Gov. Charlie Crist has declared a voting emergency in the state. To combat long lines, he ordered early-voting polls to remain open for 12 hours on weekdays and for 12 hours total over the weekend. In Ohio, a federal judge ruled that homeless people who want to vote may legally use the address of any place they've spent the night.

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