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Committee deadlocks on removing Monday early voting; supporters cite administrative buffer, opponents cite voter access
Summary
Senate Bill 485, which would remove the Monday-before-election early-voting day, drew opposing testimony: election officials and poll workers said Monday voting eases Election Day congestion and aids voters with mobility issues, while bill proponents argued the change would allow administrative checks and machine maintenance.
Senate Bill 485 drew partisan and practical debate over whether to remove the long-standing practice of in-person early voting on the Monday before election day.
Senator Thomas Hammer, advocating for the bill, said the Monday buffer gives election administrators time to perform checklist procedures, move replacement voting machines and correct last-minute problems: "This…
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