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News in English (USA) / 25.10.2024 / 14:00

Concerns Grow Over Republican Poll Watchers in Upcoming Elections

As the election approaches, election workers are preparing to address potential disruptions from a concerning list of Republican poll watchers. The GOP is mobilizing thousands of volunteers for a widespread poll-watching operation, with reports indicating that the Republican National Committee is training a significant number of observers and lawyers to monitor voting processes. Amid fears of election tampering, many GOP voters express concerns that poll workers may interfere with ballots, reflecting a deep mistrust in election integrity. Experts warn that this aggressive monitoring could lead to intimidation at polling places, raising alarms about the impact on fair voting practices. While official statistics show that election fraud is rare, the narrative pushed by Republican poll watchers suggests otherwise, potentially complicating the electoral landscape in swing states.
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