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Commissioners and elections board begin review of polling locations after high early-vote turnout and security concerns at schools
Summary
Harnett County commissioners and the county Board of Elections opened a multi-part discussion on voting locations after large early-voting crowds and security concerns at polling sites in schools. The elections board said it is evaluating precinct splits, additional early-voting sites and other alternatives and will hold public meetings.
Commissioners and election officials discussed options to address large early-voting turnout and safety concerns where polling places operate in school buildings during the two-and-a-half-week early-voting period.
Vice Chairman Bill Morris opened the discussion, noting heavy usage at Western Harnett and Anderson Creek early-voting sites and repeated public questions about security when voting takes place while schools are open. Members of the county Board of Elections described ongoing work to review precinct boundaries and early-voting site configurations.
The boards elections director (name not specified in the transcript) told the commission that precinct changes and site adjustments are under review to reduce site congestion. The director said early-voting sites must remain open for the…
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