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St. Martin Parish council interviews four applicants for registrar of voters; vote set for Tuesday
Summary
The St. Martin Parish Council held a special meeting Jan. 26 to interview candidates for registrar of voters. Three applicants gave detailed accounts of election experience; one was absent. The council will vote at its regular meeting after filing paperwork with the Secretary of State.
The St. Martin Parish Council met in a special session Jan. 26 to interview applicants for the parish Registrar of Voters position, a role the clerk said requires coordination with the Secretary of State and formal council approval.
Three applicants appeared for oral interviews. Trish Hammond, who said she is a lifelong resident and registered voter, told the council she has "23 years of hands-on experience with St. Martin Parish elections," including qualifying candidates, liaising with the Secretary of State, and staffing and training election-day commissioners. Hammond said election-day staffing can include as many as about 280 workers and emphasized strict…
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