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Mixed Feelings in Hoboken, New Jersey Over Post-”Sandy” Election Setup
Tuesday, November 6, 2012 18:22
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Residents of Hoboken in New Jersey — one of the worst-hit areas by Hurricane Sandy — have mixed feelings about whether officials took adequate measure to ensure that everyone can cast their vote on election day. Full story: Much of the town of Hoboken, New Jersey was left under water and without power in the aftermath of “superstorm” Sandy. But ongoing cleanup and recovery efforts didn't prevent voters from heading to the polls on Tuesday morning. Officials scrambled to put measures in place to ensure people could get to the polls. But some said the system was confusing and disorganized. [Jake Stuiver, Voter]: “I normally vote at this polling location. This is my daughter, Naomi. We came about 20 minutes ago to vote here, but we were told that this is not a polling place today because things are all shuffled around because of the situation. Now we go over to 228 Adams, which is where we used to vote, but because of re-districting, that's not a polling place anymore. We went over to 228 Adams Street now and my name wasn't on the list there. And I saw about four people who've had a similar experience.” Stuiver thought that voting preparations were lacking. [Jake Stuiver, Voter]: You know, I'm a very motivated voter in this town so I'm going to vote, but if that wasn't the case then I'm sure I'd have to move on to other things by now. I mean it's not acceptable. It's a disgrace for them to be not knowing exactly who should be here and running the risk of disenfranchising …
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