Citing minority voting concerns, ACLU seeks U.S. poll observers

[MonteSano]

The Virginia chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union is asking federal officials to monitor the Nov. 7 elections in Chesterfield County because of what the ACLU called a pattern of minority voter intimidation.

"My request stems from several recent incidents in Chesterfield, indicating that officials there may implement voting procedures that will have an adverse impact on minority voters," the ACLU's Kent Willis wrote to John Tanner, chief of voting rights for the U.S. Justice Department. The letter was sent Friday.

"Chesterfield seems to be Virginia's number one trouble spot for irregular voting procedures," Willis said Friday of the suburban Richmond county. "The Justice Department ought to be present on Election Day in Chesterfield to ensure that racially fair procedures are in place."


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[emlev]

1. K&R--If you're a pollworker there, join PollworkersForDemocracy.org

[Wilms]

2. K & R n/t