09 February 2004

Officials challenge Wexler's suit for state paper ballots

By Kathy Bushouse
Sun-Sentinel Staff Writer
Posted February 7 2004

U.S. Rep. Robert Wexler's lawsuit to require paper ballots for the state's voting machines should be dismissed or transferred out of Palm Beach County, attorneys for the county elections supervisor and Florida secretary of state argued Friday.

In an hourlong hearing before Palm Beach County Circuit Court Judge Karen Miller, attorneys for Supervisor of Elections Theresa LePore and Secretary of State Glenda Hood said that the rules governing elections are made in Tallahassee, making that the proper venue for the case.

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"The problem is not with where the decisions are made," Wexler said. " ... We're being denied the right to have our vote counted."

Miller said she needed time to go over the arguments and documents in the case, and didn't say when she would issue a ruling.

Dozens packed the hallway outside the courtroom, waiting to cheer on Wexler. They clapped and cheered as he answered questions. About 20 people watched the proceedings inside the small courtroom.


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