New York: Queues for early voting – improvements required

After the sometimes long queues in front of polling stations in New York for early voting in the US presidential election, Mayor Bill de Blasio has called for improvements to the process. “The electoral board was obviously not prepared for this large turnout and must immediately make improvements to support all New Yorkers who want to participate in the democratic process,” said the Democratic mayor on Monday at a press conference. Otherwise, the long lines could keep people from voting.

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