Boston: City Election Was FLAWED! (Worried About '04)

[matcom]

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City election was flawed, state finds
Understaffing, coercion cited; changes sought
By Donovan Slack, Globe Correspondent, 10/21/2003

A state review of Boston's Sept. 23 preliminary election has uncovered numerous violations of election regulations, finding that the city failed to adequately staff precincts, allowed candidates to campaign within 5 feet of polling places, and did not provide voters sufficient privacy when casting their ballots.

In a six-page letter, Secretary of State William F. Galvin's legal counsel told Boston election chairwoman Nancy Lo that she had been reminded repeatedly of the city's legal responsibilities in the run-up to the election. The lawyer urged the city to come up with solutions in time for the Nov. 4 general election.

"We're concerned not only for the present situation but for next year's presidential election, where turnout promises to be much higher," said Galvin, who noted in an interview yesterday that compliance with state regulations ensures fair elections under state and federal laws. "They have to resolve these issues."

http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2003/10/21/city_election_was_flawed_state_finds/

[alexwcovington]

1. What do we need, the UN?

Can ANYONE run a fair election in this country?