This analysis strongly suggests that the new BOE location will pose greater hardships on African American and poor voters who have less access to the new BOE office, because they my have no vehicle and depend on public transportation. Unless the BOE provides suitable alternative in-person early voting locations, this analysis strongly suggests that the new BOE location will African Americans and the poor. Yet the state prohibits alternative locations. Depending on how effectively it is used by advocates, the study could have significant public policy impact in the areas of voting rights and local government management.
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