Press Release - For Immediate Release
October 20, 2008
Local resident, Ms. Sherry Dana, reports problems at polls
Round Rock, Texas. October 20, 2008- Ms. Sherry Dana went to the polls in Round Rock this morning ready to vote a straight ticket.
"I voted at the main location this morning. I voted straight D then clicked on a Democratic candidate. When my ballot came up for review the race where I had clicked on the Dem candidate said 'No Selection Made'".
According to Mr. Rick Barron of the Williamson County Elections office in today's edition of the Taylor Daily Press:
"I said Democrats and Libertarians should mark each race because they don't have candidates in all the races and they might want to vote for other candidates in those races."
"Mr. Barron's tips to voters are incomplete at best," said Genevieve Van Cleve, Campaign Manager for Diana Maldonado.
What Mr. Barron leaves out is the following vital information to voters:
• Voting a straight party and subsequently choosing a candidate of the same party de-selects that candidate.
• Voters must know that pushing the flashing, "VOTE" button DOES NOT record their vote. You must push "CONFIRM" for the vote to be recorded.
The right to vote is the foundation of a free and democratic society. All voters, regardless of party, must feel confident that their vote has been properly cast. Mr. Barron has a duty to make accurate and timely information available to Williamson County voters.
Steps should be taken by Mr. Barron immediately to make sure Ms. Dana's experience is an isolated mistake.
• Mr. Barron must amend his statement to the Taylor Daily Press.
• Mr. Barron must post accurate voting instruction in each voting booth.
• Mr. Barron must ensure that all Election Judges, Alternate Judges, and Clerks are properly trained and will correctly advise Williamson County voters.
Contact:
Braden Frame. Campaign Manager, Jaime Lynn Campaign
512-413-6953
bradenframe@gmail.com
Genevieve Van Cleve, Campaign Manager, Diana Maldonado Campaign
512-573-3630
gen@dianamaldonado.com |
