Blackwell Blocks Poll books

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http://www.tribune-chronicle.com/editorial/story/1128202004_edi01edit28.asp

Poll books are public record

Ohio Secretary of State J. Kenneth Blackwell and the Trumbull County Board of Elections are wrong to deny public access to poll books from the Nov. 2 election.

Local activist the Rev. Werner Lange of Newton Falls sued the county elections board after it refused to let him inspect the books. The books show who voted. Elections officials said the books are not available to the public until after the official recount is complete, which is expected to be on Monday. The suit was filed nearly two weeks ago.
Blackwell backed up the elections board and cited a section of state law that reads, "The board shall carefully preserve the poll book, poll list or signature poll book, and tally sheet delivered to it form each polling place until it has completed the official canvass of the election returns.''

Nobody can argue against the importance of physically preserving these documents. That can be done, however, while still granting Lange's request. Boards of elections should make copies for people who want to inspect the records.

[Ninga]

1. That's it!! I'm getting in the car and driving to Columbus

to go to the Rev. Jesse Jackson rally!!!!!

[goclark]

2. Let us know how it goes!