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September 4, 2012

Federal Court Strikes Down Ohio Ban on Early Weekend Voting 
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A federal judge has struck down Ohio's effort to prevent early voting
the weekend before the election. Ohio's Republican-controlled
legislature had barred early weekend voting, claiming state officials
need the time to prepare for Election Day. But on Friday, a U.S.
District court ruled the state has failed to provide a convincing
argument. Democrats have accused Republicans of seeking to block early
voting in a bid to disenfranchise those likely to cast their ballots for
President Obama. Ohio's Republican Attorney General says he plans to
appeal.

 

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