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Early Voting Hours Extended in Lake County, Indiana
Produced by Michael Puente on Wednesday, October 29, 2008
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Early voting is proving to be popular in Lake County, Indiana. So popular that election officials are giving people more time.
Long, long lines at four early voting sites in Lake County have made some voters angry.
Four-hour waits have been reported in the county hub in Crown Point, as well as at satellite offices in Gary, Hammond and East Chicago.
That interest had the county’s election board voting to keep all four sites open through Friday.
Voting will also be allowed at the sites Saturday and Sunday and until noon on Monday. The general election is Tuesday, November 4.
But longer hours aren't welcomed by everyone. Two Republican members of the county election board voted against the extention.
The county GOP is suing to stop early voting at the satellite centers because of the potential for fraud.
The case is on appeal after the Indiana Supreme Court ruled against the GOP last week.
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Sam, Munster, IN // Friday, October 31, 2008 @ 8:50 AM
And, exactly what have they been extended to? Where can I find out more info?
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