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Advocates press State Board to make residency form reflect same-day registration
Summary
Voting-rights groups told the State Board the 'inquiry as to residency' form should explicitly state that people may register to vote and cast a provisional ballot at the polls; the board approved an amended form effective July 1.
Advocacy groups told the State Board of Elections they want clearer language on an "inquiry as to residency" form so voters understand they can register and vote provisionally at the time of voting.
Michelle Kantor Cohen, policy director at the Fair Election Center, urged the board to revise language on the form that could be read as suggesting an application will be denied if…
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