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Residents and election officials warn of polling confusion, ADA access problems ahead of general election
Summary
Speakers at the May 6 Jackson City Council meeting urged the city to improve voter information, provide electronic poll books and ensure ADA accessibility at precincts after low primary turnout and redirected precincts left some voters confused or unable to access polling sites.
Jacqueline Amos, chair of Mississippi's Second Congressional District, told the Jackson City Council on May 6 that the recent redistricting left many voters unaware their precincts changed and urged the city to deploy electronic poll books for the general election.
"If it is at all possible, if you all would consider getting with ES and S to help make this general election a lot smoother," Amos said, referring to the elections equipment vendor. She said…
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