New Jersey

 

Touchscreen Switching from Dem to Repub

(Passaick, Hudson, Bergen, Morris, & Middlesex counties)

034506

11/02/04, 8:40 AM PST

Machine problem

Catholic school. Madison Street @ 20th Avenue. Patterson, NJ, Patterson, Passaick County, New Jersey

All lights automatically lit up for A (Republican) ticket. Lights switched to B (Democrat) for each candidate when voter pressed button. Default light was A (Republican).

030334

11/02/04, 5:43 AM PST

Machine problem

Union City, Hudson County, New Jersey

Voting machine - "X" next to candidate name disappeared two seconds after selection and before "Submit" was hit.

048801

11/02/04, 5:19 PM PST

Machine problem

Keasbey, Middlesex County, New Jersey

Touch screen machine went into booth to find that 4 republican candidates were pre-selected.

048998

11/02/04, 5:31 PM PST

Machine problem

Cranberry Town Hall, 23A N. Main Street, Cranberry, Middlesex County, New Jersey

Went to vote w/ electronic machines. They did not register his vote. When he exited booth he told people there, who said it was his fault.

029441

11/02/04, 4:53 AM PST

Machine problem

District A on American Legion Drive, Teaneck, Bergen County, New Jersey

Touch screen machine. When caller pressed screen for Kerry nothing happened. It was only after several attempts and after pressing screen for candidates in other races that pressing the Kerry section worked. After voting, the caller discussed with his wife and she had the same problem.

041945

11/02/04, 1:09 PM PST

Machine problem

District 15/16 Parsippany Library, Parsippany, Morris County, New Jersey

Asking for party affiliations before voting - although this was stopped; touch screen problems - pushed candidate and name didn't stay lit. Workers kept saying to press red button to "enter" vote, even though voter would have forfeited vote.

048470

11/02/04, 5:06 PM PST

Machine problem

Camp Jefferson, Morris County, New Jersey

Computerized touch screen not calibrated properly.

 

049889

11/02/04, 6:11 PM PST

Machine problem

Montville, District 14 Morris County, New Jersey

Green x's on elec voting machines light up then disapper.

029119

11/02/04, 4:32 AM PST

Machine problem

Rt. 518/Washington Street Fire Station 08553, Rochy Hill, Somerset County, New Jersey

 Handed in receipt and went in booth. Green arrow did not come on. Then worker turned on the machine. First time said vote recorded. Second time said candidate's name. Touch screen display.

 

 

Essex County    (over 200 EIRS reports of long lines, broken machines, polling place problems, vote fraud, malfeasance by poll workers, suppression of minorities,  registration irregularities and lost registrations, many voters don’t know to push red button to cast vote) 

www.voteprotect.org   (maps/New Jersey/Essex)

http://www.votersunite.org/article.asp?id=3603

 

Hudson County   (Touchscreen default to blank, Over 150 EIRS reports of long lines, broken machines, polling place problems, malfeasance by poll workers, purged minority voters, suppression of minorities, registration and absentee problems, manyvoters forget to push red button to cast vote)

www.voteprotect.org            (maps/New Jersey/Huduson)

 

Middlesex County ( Touchscreen default to Republican, several thousand college students(Rutgers & Union& GW & U. of Delaware) registrations lost/not on books,  systematic failure to deliver absentee ballots to college students, similar for students in other states,  voter suppression, many voters don’t push button to cast ballot)

  www.voteprotect.org                                    (maps/New Jersey/Middlesex)

http://www.votersunite.org/article.asp?id=3734

 

Sommerset County    ( Intimidation of minority voters, voter suppression, suppression of student vote)               www.voteprotect.org

http://www.votersunite.org/article.asp?id=3845

 

Burlington County ( Dirty tricks, voter intimidation, partisan poll workers, long lines, broken machines, absentee problems including students)      www.voteprotect.org

 

Passaic County (lots of broken machines, no backup paper ballots, people can’t vote, registration and absentee irregularities,  touchscreen default to Republican ,some don’t press button to cast ballot)                www.voteprotect.org

http://www.votersunite.org/article.asp?id=3603

 

Bergen County (Touchscreen default from Kerry to blank, machine problems, registration problems, student absentee problem, some don’t know to press button to cast ballot)

www.voteprotect.org

 

Union County  (Major problems for student voting, intimidation of minorities and                         malfeasance by poll workers, registration and absentee problems, disability access problems)            www.voteprotect.org

 

Camden County ( machine problems, long lines, polling place problems, some can’t vote, 

  possible vote fraud,   registration and absentee problems,  misfeasance by poll workers regarding provisionals,  misinformation, intimidation of older voters)         www.voteprotect.org                        http://www.votersunite.org/article.asp?id=3603

                      

 

Mercer County   (registration irregularities, absentee problems for students and military)

www.voteprotect.org

 

Monmouth County  (polling place problems, voter intimidation reported, registration and absentee problems, college voter problems)    www.voteprotect.org

 

Morris County  (Touchscreen default to blank screen)           www.voteprotect.org

 

Essex County

Vote fraud

043740

11/02/04, 2:17 PM PST

Absentee-ballot related problem

Caldwell, Essex Country County, New Jersey

Snet away for absentee Ballot 3 weeks ago. Never received the ballot. Called country clerk of Essex. They told caller that it was mailed on the 17th and returned and voted upon Oct. 26th. It was a fradulent vote. She called the board of elections and they are looking for the ballot.

046587

11/02/04, 4:01 PM PST

Identification-related problem; Other

Dist. 5 Senior Citizen Home on Branch Brook Place , Newark, Essex County, New Jersey

Someone had previously voted in caller's name.

 

Polling place problems

028606

11/02/04, 3:58 AM PST

Machine problem

Long lines

Essex County, New Jersey

Machine having problems so people could not vote, and people had to leave to go to work before machine could be fixed

028821

11/02/04, 4:16 AM PST

Other polling place problem

South orange, Essex county County, New Jersey

 She went to vote today and the poll was not clearly marked when she got to thte polling place two districts were voting there and there was confusion as to where people should vote. Sample ballots weree not readily available or accessible at the poll. When she did vote she said the machine was old and she had trouble seeing. She was concerned that her vote did not count.

029078

11/02/04, 4:52 AM PST

Other polling place problem

2011 North Maschner, Newark, Philadelphia County, New Jersey

Polling place moved from 149 Susquhana Street to 2011 North Maschner without prior notice; no signs posted announcing the change

029177

11/02/04, 4:39 AM PST

Machine problem

Long lines

40 South Orange Ave., Newark, Essex County, New Jersey

Voter went to the 20th District polling place in Essex NJ and the voting machine was not working. Voter waited for approximately 45 minutes. Voters in line were told someone was coming to fix the machine but they were not offered emergency ballots.

029266

11/02/04, 4:41 AM PST

Machine problem

Long lines

1060 Broad Street, Newark, Essex County, New Jersey

Machines are down.

029955

11/02/04, 5:25 AM PST

Machine problem

927 18th Avenue, Faith Fellowship Church of God, Newark, Essex County, New Jersey

Only one machine at polling place, which is broken.

030399

11/02/04, 5:46 AM PST

Machine problem

Newark, Essex County, New Jersey

Machines were not working, lever would not move and curtain would not close. After a lot of people left someone said the mechanic was on the way and that they would offer emergency ballots but they could not find the envelopes.

030516

11/02/04, 5:52 AM PST

Voter Intimidation

East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey

Individual was forced to say what party he was affiliated with. Originally said he was Independant, but was allowed to vote after saying he was a democrat.

032461

11/02/04, 7:12 AM PST

Voter Intimidation; Late opening

Elmwood & Clinton Street Small tools library and Firehouse, East Orange, Essex NJ County, New Jersey

Polling place not open - machine not working -

034697

11/02/04, 8:46 AM PST

Machine problem

140 South Orange,, Newark, Essex County, New Jersey

Arrived at 6am, machine broken and curtain closed. She wants to know whether the polling place can be kept open tonight so these individuals will be able to vote today. - Won't be able to return to polls as well as her husband. - A number of people left and won't be able to return.

036975

11/02/04, 10:06 AM PST

Other

Fire Station on Valley Road, West Orange, Essex County, New Jersey

When he went to vote someone else had signed in the spot for his name. He was allowed to vote.

037896

11/02/04, 10:39 AM PST

Machine problem

New Community Centre, 140 South Orange Ave., Newark, NJ, Newark, Essex County, New Jersey

Lever machine broken; everyone waiting around; paper ballots finally came; didn't hae time to wait.

041499

11/02/04, 1:00 PM PST

Other polling place problem

District 12, Seton Hall University Walsh Library on South Orange St., South Orange , Essex County, New Jersey

Signs at table instructing how to vote all showed how to vote Republican. Caller complained, was first told those were the old instructions that they had but when he continued to complain they eventually added Democratic instructions as well. H's concerned that they will remove Democratic instructions later.

042877

11/02/04, 1:43 PM PST

Late opening

Stephen Crane Village (Housing Authority), Hawthorne Lane South (Recreation Center), Newark, Essex County, New Jersey

Voter went to polling place at 6:45am and polling place closed.

043708

11/02/04, 2:17 PM PST

Registration-related problem; Provisional ballot problem

Student intimidation

516 Bergen St, Newark, Essex County, New Jersey

Voter and others were turned away without being given the chance to cast a provisional ballot. They were referred to the superior court at Rutgers, where: no parking was available; officers ticketed aggressively for improper parking; and state troopers set up a checkpoint. This voter obtained an order and was able to vote but many others were discouraged with the environment at Rutgers. Others had called about this situation.

049979

11/02/04, 6:20 PM PST

Registration-related problem

East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey

First time voting. No signature on file. Told her she had to choose a party, and that she could not chose Independent

 

 

Major Voter Suppression(hundreds of cases)

017331

10/29/04, 12:41 PM PST

Registration-related problem

East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey

Has not received voter registration card

017875

10/30/04, 10:00 AM PST

Registration-related problem

Essex County, New Jersey

Not sure if she was registered to vote.

018078

10/30/04, 3:02 PM PST

Registration-related problem; Criminal status-related problem

East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey

Caller is a convicted felon who served his time in 1991. He re-registered to vote after he was released from prison and voted in elections without any problems until he moved in 1998. He re-registered when he moved, and again in 2000, 2001, 2002, and 2003, and has not been able to vote in any elections since 1999. He has not received a voter registration card or sample ballot since 1998.

018357

10/31/04, 8:36 AM PST

Registration-related problem

Essex County, New Jersey

letter telling her resigstration rejected because she had not voted 8 years ago and she is only 24

018904

10/31/04, 2:34 PM PST

Registration-related problem

Irvingtown, Essex County, New Jersey

Did not get voter registration card

020051

11/01/04, 7:18 AM PST

Registration-related problem

Grove Street School Irvington, Irvington, Essex County, New Jersey

Has initial registration and letter.

 

020093

11/01/04, 7:27 AM PST

Absentee-ballot related problem

West Orange, Essex County, New Jersey

Requested, but never received an absentee ballot.. Caller was wondering if there is any way to vote without going in front of a Superior Court Judge.

 

020651

11/01/04, 8:27 AM PST

Registration-related problem

Maplewood, Essex County, New Jersey

Mother registered three people online at MTV.com. Two got registration info, but she did not

020798

11/01/04, 8:43 AM PST

Absentee-ballot related problem

Newark, Essex County, New Jersey

Caller is a student in Virginia. She downloaded info from the MTV website and mailed in absentee ballot application to Essex County NJ. She never received

021457

11/01/04, 9:55 AM PST

Registration-related problem

West Orange, Essex County, New Jersey

Moved to Essex County. Sent in two change of address forms. Cannot receive confirmation that address changed. Needs to know precinct.

021540

11/01/04, 9:59 AM PST

Registration-related problem

Newark, Essex County, New Jersey

Caller registered at NAACP voter registration drive. Did not receive registration card

021971

11/01/04, 10:41 AM PST

Registration-related problem

Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey

Registered to vote by never received voter registration card

022172

11/01/04, 10:55 AM PST

Registration-related problem

Newark, Essex County, New Jersey

Voter registered in September and has not heard anything back from Board of Election.

022180

11/01/04, 10:59 AM PST

Absentee-ballot related problem

West Orange, Essex County, New Jersey

Never received absentee ballot

022789

11/01/04, 11:41 AM PST

Registration-related problem

Maplewood, Essex County, New Jersey

Caller moved from New York to New Jersey. Filled out voter registration form at the DMV but it never went through. She has been told she is not a registered voter in New Jersey by the Board of Elections.

022888

11/01/04, 11:47 AM PST

Registration-related problem

Bloomfield, Essex County, New Jersey

Caller had not received confirmation of registration

022880

11/01/04, 11:50 AM PST

Registration-related problem

Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey

Registered via registration drive and has not received information.

022912

11/01/04, 11:50 AM PST

Registration-related problem

Forest Avenue School, Glen Bridge, Essex County, New Jersey

Did not recieve any confirmation after registering. Wanted to know what to do.

023253

11/01/04, 12:18 PM PST

Absentee-ballot related problem

Glenridge, Essex County, New Jersey

Voter not received absentee ballot.

023446

11/01/04, 12:38 PM PST

Registration-related problem; Polling place inquiry

Newark, Essex County, New Jersey

Filled out change of address form, hasn't received a card. Unsure of whether she is registered or where to vote.

023764

11/01/04, 1:03 PM PST

Absentee-ballot related problem

Orange, Essex County, New Jersey

successfully registered at Town Hall, Orange, NJ. Applied for Absentee Ballot (is currently in Virgin Islands). Is in computer as registered. County Clerk's office sent out an absentee ballot, but caller did not receive absentee ballot in St. Croix.

024028

11/01/04, 1:23 PM PST

Registration-related problem

Harold Wilson School, 190 Muhammad Ali Avenue, Newark, Essex County, New Jersey

Registered at school. Not on rolls.

024043

11/01/04, 1:24 PM PST

Registration-related problem

Newark, Essex County, New Jersey

Has not received voter registration card

024136

11/01/04, 1:47 PM PST

Registration-related problem

Newark, Unknown County, New Jersey

Individual moved locations within same county. Mailed in change of location form but didn't receive anything back. (Did that about one month ago). Wondering where she would have to go to vote. Says that similar problem happened to her 4 years ago and was not entitled to vote as a result.

024187

11/01/04, 1:46 PM PST

Registration-related problem

University High School, 37 Randolph Place, Newark, Essex County, New Jersey

Caller moved in the last two months. Filled out a change of address form at voter registration drive. Has not received confirmation of change. Wants to know where to go tomorrow.

024321

11/01/04, 1:52 PM PST

Registration-related problem; Problem based on student status

Newark, Essex County, New Jersey

UMDNJ University of Medicine and Dentistry, Newark campus had registration drive. She and her friends registered and never got cards and are not registered at County Clerk.

024338

11/01/04, 1:50 PM PST

Registration-related problem

Essex County, New Jersey

Never got her postcard.

025126

11/01/04, 3:02 PM PST

Registration-related problem

Newark, Essex County, New Jersey

Registered through school (they had forms available). Did not receive registration confirmation

025536

11/01/04, 3:39 PM PST

Registration-related problem

Montclair, Essex County, New Jersey

Mailed before 10/4

025644

11/01/04, 3:53 PM PST

Registration-related problem

Bloomfield, Essex County, New Jersey

Move from Sussex to Essex County. Registered at new address but has not received confirmation

026222

11/01/04, 4:45 PM PST

Registration-related problem

East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey

Never got a card. Tried to call county clerk all day and couldn't get through

026325

11/01/04, 4:46 PM PST

Registration-related problem

Hoboken, Essex County, New Jersey

Caller moved in the last few months. Submitted a change of address in September via mail. Has not received confirmation yet.

026978

11/01/04, 5:37 PM PST

Registration-related problem; Polling place inquiry

Irvington, Essex County, New Jersey

Previously registered. Different address, same county. Completed new registration form, did not receive card.

029319

11/02/04, 4:50 AM PST

Registration-related problem

200 Dodd Street, East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey

Voter was registered and verified registration by phone. However, when she arrived she was not on the rolls. Voter did cast provisional ballot and indicated that she thought others were having same problem

029669

11/02/04, 5:12 AM PST

Disability access problem; Other polling place problem

Irvington, Essex County, New Jersey

Voter received postcard dated Oct. 27, 2004, informing her that polling place had changed from a school to a parking garage. Voter is disabled and had to go down 3 steps to get into polling location. She also complained that there were no signs outside the garage indicating that it was the polling place, the only sign was inside the garage

029721

11/02/04, 5:15 AM PST

Provisional ballot problem

Newark, Essex County, New Jersey

Voter was told not on role

031648

11/02/04, 6:38 AM PST

Registration-related problem

Essex County, New Jersey

Registered by mail and name not on register.

031701

11/02/04, 6:40 AM PST

Registration-related problem

Essex County, New Jersey

Homeless voter, registered and recieved request for street address not PO Box

032301

11/02/04, 7:07 AM PST

Absentee-ballot related problem; Registration-related problem

11/2/04 9:55AM, Livingston, Essex County, New Jersey

Sent in an absentee ballot request and registration in September but didn't get anything back. Called Board of Elections and was told neither was received.

032744

11/02/04, 7:24 AM PST

Provisional ballot problem

Solid Rock Baptiste Church, Irvington, Essex County, New Jersey

New voter was made to sign provisional ballot even through she: 1 had voter registration card 2 her neame appeared in roll address book, but did not appear in signature book, 3 had ID with her. Voter very upset. Also noticed that most of her family members were likewise missing from the signature book.

035253

11/02/04, 9:03 AM PST

Provisional ballot problem

District 19, Newark, Essex County, New Jersey

Not on register roll but received polling confirmation in the mail; was told to cast provisional ballot

035866

11/02/04, 9:28 AM PST

Registration-related problem

Newark, Essex County, New Jersey

Registered to vote in July/ August 2004. Never received a registration card while everyone in her house did. There was a blank card received.

036498

11/02/04, 9:49 AM PST

Registration-related problem

Essex County, New Jersey

Sent in registration one month ago and never received a confirmation.

036569

11/02/04, 9:52 AM PST

Registration-related problem

Essex County, New Jersey

Has not received mail confirming registration.

036740

11/02/04, 9:57 AM PST

Registration-related problem

Essex County, New Jersey

Registered in Sept. 2004, have not received confirmation

043336

11/02/04, 1:58 PM PST

Provisional ballot problem

185 Central Avenue, Irvington, Essex County, New Jersey

Told he could not cast provisional ballot

043931

11/02/04, 2:22 PM PST

Registration-related problem

Jersey City, Essex County, New Jersey

Her name is not in the polling book and is being asked to fill out a provisional ballot

043986

11/02/04, 2:28 PM PST

Registration-related problem

Essex County, New Jersey

Registered w/ Welfare Dept. in September. They told her today that people registered in Sept. with the Welfare Dept have not been processed yet, so she is still unable to vote.

 

 

044037

11/02/04, 2:26 PM PST

Polling place inquiry

East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey

Moved and he has not received confirmation that his address has been updated

 

 

044065

11/02/04, 2:26 PM PST

Absentee-ballot related problem

Essex County, New Jersey

Applied for absentee ballot but did not receive it. Went to vote in person, but was told he could not because he is an absentee

 

044495

11/02/04, 2:42 PM PST

Absentee-ballot related problem

Essex County, New Jersey

Absentee ballot arrived late

 

044765

11/02/04, 2:53 PM PST

Other

Newark, Essex County, New Jersey

Caller works for Newark PD and is fielding calls from a lot of people who are being turned away at the polls all over Newark. She witnessed 3 people being turned away when she went to vote.

 

046806

11/02/04, 4:09 PM PST

Absentee-ballot related problem

Irvington, Essex County, New Jersey

Received absentee ballot today - wants to vote...

 

047409

11/02/04, 4:29 PM PST

Registration-related problem

Essex County, New Jersey

Moved one year ago and did not re-register. Different county - advised that he cannot vote.

 

047614

11/02/04, 4:36 PM PST

Insufficient number of ballots; Provisional ballot problem

Florenc Ave. School, 1324 springfield Ave. Irvington, 07111, Essex County, New Jersey

Running out of provisional ballots

 

047879

11/02/04, 4:45 PM PST

Registration-related problem

East Orange, Essex County, New Jersey

Poll worker said her name is not listed, even though she has voted in prior elections

 

049001

11/02/04, 5:27 PM PST

Registration-related problem

Bellevue, Essex County, New Jersey

Sent registration in September. Sent back in October saying it needed signature. She sent it back by the deadline but isn't on the list. They did not tell her about provisional ballots.

 

049484

11/02/04, 5:53 PM PST

Registration-related problem

Orange, Essex County, New Jersey

First time voter was refused a ballot at her polling location beacuse her name did not appear on the voter rolls.

 

050096

11/02/04, 6:25 PM PST

Registration-related problem

Newark, Essex County, New Jersey

Registered, they don't have her listed.

 

050128

11/02/04, 6:27 PM PST

Registration-related problem

New Brunswick Rooseville Presbyterian Church, Newark, Essex County, New Jersey

Registered 9/21 moved to new address and registered.

 

050137

11/02/04, 6:28 PM PST

Other ballot-related problem

Baird Community Center, South Orange, Essex County, New Jersey

She went to polling place at 7:59 and the poll workers would not let her in. They had already shut down the booth.

 

050248

11/02/04, 6:36 PM PST

Identification-related problem

844 Chancellor Avenue School, Essex County, New Jersey

Voter told name wasn't on roll. Voted w/ provisional ballot. Went back to polls and found name on roll. Wanted to vote "normally" but couldn't because had already voted w/ provisions.

 

050330

11/02/04, 6:43 PM PST

Voter Intimidation

Caldwell, Essex County, New Jersey

Poll workers insisted on "loudly stating each voter's name and address" when they voted. This made voter uncomfortable. Took place at Grover Cleveland Middle School - Caldwell NJ.

 

051401

11/03/04, 11:55 AM PST

Registration-related problem

Essex County, New Jersey

Registered but not on rolls

 

051445

11/03/04, 12:06 PM PST

Registration-related problem

Irvington, Essex County, New Jersey

Registered online and mailed it to Washington Street in NJ. They said they have no record of her. Called district. She wanted to know why she received nothing in the mail

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sommerset County

Polling place problems/intimidation/malfeasance/Absentee Ballot Problems

047495

11/02/04, 4:35 PM PST

Voter

 Intimidation

Election District 1, Holy Family Academy, St. Joseph's Campus, East 2nd Street & Mountain Avenue, Boundbrook, Summerset County, New Jersey

Caller is poll worker at District #1 table. At district #2 table, she notices that poll workers (all Republicans) are systematically challenging the Latino voters. There are no Democrats around. Also, no translators.

048728

11/02/04, 5:16 PM PST

Other polling place problem

District 1 and 3, N. Plainsfield, Somerset County, New Jersey

President's picture next to voting  machine

037883

11/02/04, 10:45 AM PST

Voter Intimidation

Society Hill Club House, Sommerset County, New Jersey

Voter is a registered Democrat and votes in a primarily Republican district. She voted in this polling place for the last election. This time she was asked to show ID and sign an affirmation of residency. Not everyone was required to do this. She said she was the only person on her page whose name had a request beside it, written in bold letters asking for her ID and affirmation.

045501

11/02/04, 3:22 PM PST

Other polling place problem

malfeasance

51 Mountain Blvd., Watchung, NJ, Somerset County, New Jersey

Caller's wife got on wrong line at polling place (based on alphabetical order). She had proof of registration at that polling place. Without pointing out that she was on the wrong line or looking into the situation further, the poll worker just told her flat out that she could not vote.

051345

11/03/04, 11:39 AM PST

Absentee-ballot related problem

malfeasance

Southbound Brooke, Somerset County, New Jersey

Requested absentee ballot months ago and never received it (he's a college student in PA) Said he has many other friends who did not receive their absentee ballots. Upset because this would've been the first time he would vote.

 

 

[some minority precincts had few if any working machines, voters were sometimes told to come back later and in some precincts were told they could take no more than 3 minutes to vote]

Burlington County      Dirty Tricks

039405

11/02/04, 11:44 AM PST

Other polling place problem

Dirty tricks

Fleetwood Sch., Mt. Laurel, Burlington County, New Jersey

The polling place has a white powder they believe to be anthrax. The polling place has been closed.

044574

11/02/04, 2:51 PM PST

Other polling place problem

Dist. 1- Fire Station, Burlington County, New Jersey

Someone "threw salt" on the floor of polling place, shutting it down for one hour. No provisional ballots or back up ballots were provided at this time

 

Polling Place Problems

044654

11/02/04, 2:48 PM PST

Other polling place problem

District 3, Brown Mills Fire Dept., Burlington County, New Jersey

One of poll workers had button saying "I'm a faith voter - votefaith.org”

045739

11/02/04, 3:29 PM PST

Other polling place problem

Firehouse on Trenton Road, Pemberton, NJ, Browns Mills, Burlington County, New Jersey

Official poll worker signing in voters was wearing a button: "Election 2004: I'm a faith voter. faith and action.org Go to faithvoter.com"

044654

11/02/04, 2:48 PM PST

Other polling place problem

District 3, Brown Mills Fire Dept., Burlington County, New Jersey

One of poll workers had button saying "I'm a faith voter - votefaith.org”

010253

10/18/04, 7:07 AM PST

Registration-related problem

Brownesmills1, Burlington County, New Jersey

Voter received registration card and wife did not even though he submitted them at the same time

 

 

 

 

Passaic County

Electronic machine problems/polling place problems

029168

11/02/04, 4:38 AM PST

Machine problem

School 21, Patterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Machine broken. No paper ballots were available

030605

11/02/04, 5:55 AM PST

Other

Passaic County, New Jersey

Voter concerned becuase asked to vote by Emergency Ballot due to broken machine.

035373

11/02/04, 9:10 AM PST

Machine problem

PS 25 Vernon Avenue, Patterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Voter given paper ballot b/c machine was broken. When he complained, official told voter that since he already had paper ballot he would not be able to come back later and vote on machine.

 

035472

11/02/04, 9:13 AM PST

Machine problem

Patterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Electronic machine is not working. People are being instructed to complete paper ballots

 

034121

11/02/04, 8:22 AM PST

Other polling place problem

Far East Terrace Community Center, Patterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Polling place is located inside of an apartment complex and there are no signs in or outside of building telling people where to go.

Registration & Absentee Problems

039264

11/02/04, 11:29 AM PST

Absentee-ballot related problem

Patterson, Passaic County County, New Jersey

Told she could not vote because she was registered absentee

041175

11/02/04, 12:43 PM PST

Registration-related problem

Hawthorne , Passaic County, New Jersey

Voter registered but is not on the list.

048967

11/02/04, 5:25 PM PST

Registration-related problem

Passaic, Passaic County, New Jersey

Registered, not listed

054988

11/10/04, 9:02 AM PST

Absentee-ballot related problem

Clifton, Philadelphia County, New Jersey

I did not recieve an absentee ballot which I requested to be sent to my house in New Jersey

050038

11/02/04, 6:26 PM PST

Registration-related problem

School #30, Martin Luther King School, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Registered to vote before deadline but name is not in the rolls. Given a provisional ballot.

 

 

Mercer County

029686

11/02/04, 5:08 AM PST

Other ballot-related problem

Trenton, Mercer County County, New Jersey

Lots of people in Trenton polling place are forgetting to push red button at bottom of machines to record vote

040248

11/02/04, 12:05 PM PST

Registration-related problem

Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey

Husband not on voter list @ polls, but caller was. They registered at the same time.