County Commission pares down voter-education funding sought by Election Commission
The Shelby County Election Commission wants funding to familiarize voters with the new voting machines, seen here Oct. 6, and the paper-ballot option. (Patrick Lantrip/Daily Memphian file)
The funding is for a marketing firm to work with the Election Commission to not only explain the new voting system to voters, but also chart the areas of low voter turnout across the county.
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