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Pilot program would reduce polling places from 31 to 4
Awaiting state approval
BY REBECCA HELMES
STAFF WRITER

Polling places in Richmond could be consolidated from 31 to four in 2007 if Wayne County is approved for an election pilot program that will be tested in 30 counties around Indiana.

Wayne County Council joined the Wayne County Board of Commissioners and Wayne County Election Board in approving a resolution supporting the program at its Wednesday meeting. The government officials support trying the program because of the estimated savings it could bring.

Here's how the program would work if the Indiana Secretary of State's office chooses the county to take part:

Any registered voter could cast a ballot at any one of the four voting locations on the days of the 2007 municipal primary or general elections. Two of the voting locations would be open to voters for the five days leading up to each election day.

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