Registrar of Voters Conference 9212018 Lesions Learned 2018 Primary We had two primaries Republican and Democratic yet in a few towns only one registrar was showing up in the months and weeks leading to the primary Some were on vacation out of the country ID: 690956
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Lesions Learned 2018 Primary
Registrar of Voter’s Conference 9/21/2018Slide2
Lesions Learned 2018 Primary
We had two primaries, Republican and Democratic, yet in a few towns only one registrar was showing up in the months and weeks leading to the primary. Some were on vacation out of the country. Slide3
Lesions Learned 2018 Primary
Misunderstanding of deadline for party affiliation if an unaffiliated voter.Slide4
Lesions Learned 2018 Primary
Town Halls closed on Monday the day before the primary. Prospective voters were unable to register to vote or to enroll in a party. Voters were unable to cast or return absentee ballots.Slide5
Lesions Learned 2018 Primary
Disability Issues-Not all locations were accessible to voters with disabilities. Temporary ramp not in compliance with state and federal law. Slope too high; door swings into ramp and wheelchair; door not adequate width; threshold too high for wheelchair to safely navigate. Slide6
Lesions Learned 2018 Primary
Schools undergoing renovations in summer; asbestos abatement, etc. Lack of communication between registrars’ office and superintendent of schools. Voters unaware of change in polling place. Slide7
Lesions Learned 2018 Primary
Ballots for both Democratic and Republican candidates were left in a pile on a table, unattended, and voters instructed to pick one. Slide8
Lesions Learned 2018 Primary
Local election officials engaging in heated arguments at the polls. Slide9
Lesions Learned 2018 Primary
Requesting driver’s license and not indicating that there are other acceptable forms of ID. Requiring that the voter prove residence when voting. You need only prove that you are the person whose name appears on the checklist. Slide10
Lesions Learned 2018 Primary
Not permitting inactive voters to vote. Should be offered ED-671, add name to check list and permit the elector to vote. Slide11
Lesions Learned 2018 Primary
Confusing primary petition and nominating
petitions.Slide12
Lesions Learned 2018 Primary
Misuse of CVRS “other”
party.Slide13
Lesions Learned 2018 Primary
Planning
to use
EDR on
primary
day.