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Bill would let selectmen provide extra polling places for high‑turnout elections; Secretary of State notes implementation choices
Summary
Representative Christine Perez proposed HB 345 to allow selectmen to add polling places for specific elections without a townwide vote. The sponsor and the secretary of state said the change would help towns respond to very high turnout; the secretary suggested more lead time might be advisable and stressed the need for voter notice and planning.
Representative Christine Perez introduced HB 345, which would allow selectmen (instead of requiring a town vote) to add additional polling places for elections when local officials determine that additional sites would relieve long lines and improve voter access. The authority would be permissive — a…
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