Voting Rights Watch: New problems emerge in Louisiana, North Carolina and Virginia

By Chris Kromm / November 4, 2008

Election Protection has an updated list of voting problems being reported through their 1-866-OUR-VOTE hotline. Some issues in the South:
North Carolina: Fliers were left on cars at a shopping mall instructing Republicans to vote on Tuesday, Nov. 4th (actual Election Day) and Democrats to vote on Wednesday Nov. 5th.

Louisiana: People who moved out of their damaged homes after Hurricane Katrina are reporting confusion about their registration status and voting precinct.

Virginia: Voters report receiving calls from the purportedly from the Obama campaign with inaccurate polling place location.

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