After the 2004 election, there were widespread reports of serious
voting problems in Ohio. The Democratic National Committee's Voting
Rights Institute made a commitment to investigate these reports and
ascertain exactly what happened on November 2 in Ohio.
An exhaustive five-month investigation by the VRI's research and
investigative team identified grave problems in the administration of
Ohio's voting system. More than 1 in 4 voters in Ohio faced problems at
the polls, including illegal requests for identification, long lines,
poorly trained election officials, and more. There were also dramatic
disparities in voting conditions among different races; African
Americans waited nearly three times as long on average as whites to
vote.
Most important, the VRI's comprehensive investigation resulted in
concrete recommendations that will help protect every American's right
to vote and to have that vote counted. These recommendations cover
voting equipment, training for poll workers, uniform standards, and
much more.
Get the facts about exactly what happened in Ohio in 2004, and learn how Democrats are fighting to protect our rights.
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