Wis. officials ask for patience over voter checks

Leader-Telegram
August 5, 2009

MADISON, Wis. (AP) -- State elections officials are asking for patience as they respond to inquiries from voters who received letters to verify their personal information.

The Government Accountability Board has received a heavy volume of calls and e-mails in response to letters sent to 85,000 voters who registered between January 2006 and August 2008.

The voters were asked to call the board because part of their voter information does not match their driver's license or state identification card. The goal is to improve the accuracy of the state voter database.

Some callers have been met with busy signals or messages that a voice mailbox is full.

Board officials say voters who have trouble getting through do not need to worry about losing their eligibility.

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