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Vermont election officials say they’re ready for heavy turnout
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This year, a large majority of Vermont ballots will be tabulated by optical scan machines.VPR News
Early voting becomes key issue in Sec. of State race
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A record number of Vermonters are opting to vote early in this year’s election, and it has become a key issue in the Secretary of State race.VPR News
Sec. of State candidates disagree about early voting
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Secretary of State Deb Markowitz and Republican candidate Gene Bifano disagree on two separate issues with Vermont’s early voting system.VPR News
Vermont’s early voting gets underway
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It’s estimated that roughly one quarter of all voters will cast early ballots. And town clerks are predicting the rate could go as high as 50% in some communities.VPR News
Midday Newscast: October 6, 2008
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Vermont voters who’ve settled on their candidates can cast ballots now; Vermont’s Transportation Agency faces tough choices about which projects need to be done and how they should be paid for; more…Vermont Edition
Secretary of State Deb Markowitz
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Bob Kinzel talks with Secretary of State Deb Markowitz about two election-related bills that have been vetoed, and their implications for the November election. VPR’s Ross Sneyd analyzes the top stories this week, and we listen back to some of the voices in the week’s news.VPR News
Some 17-year-olds may get to vote in primaries
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The House has advanced a proposed amendment to the Vermont Constitution that would allow 17-year-olds to vote in primaries if their 18th birthday will occur before the general election.VPR News
Bill allowing some 17-year-olds to vote in primaries before the New Hampshire House
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The New Hampshire House is scheduled to consider a bill today that would allow 17-year-olds vote in primary elections, as long as they turn 18 in time for the general election.VPR News