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For Immediate Release: For Further Information:
November 6, 2017

Office of The Attorney General
- Christopher S. Porrino, Attorney General
Division of Law
- Michelle Miller, Acting Director
Media Inquiries-
Lee Moore
609-292-4791
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Attorney General Porrino Announces Election Safeguards
Deputy Attorneys General to be On Duty in All 21 Counties
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TRENTON – Attorney General Christopher S. Porrino announced today that approximately 250 Deputy Attorneys General (DAsG) will be assigned throughout the state on Election Day, November 7, to help ensure a fair and smooth-running election, and to assist county election officials in resolving any voting-related legal issues that may arise.

According to Porrino,  DAsG from the Division of Law will be stationed in each of the state’s 21 counties to handle any court applications, and to provide timely legal advice to County Superintendents of Election and Boards of Election. The DAsG will be on duty from the time the polls open until they close.

“By having DAsG on duty in every county, we are helping to ensure the integrity of the election process by protecting peoples’ right to vote, and by facilitating the prompt -- and fair -- resolution of any voting-related legal issues that may emerge,” said the Attorney General.

Porrino explained it is a criminal offense to solicit or electioneer voters within a “protective zone” as they enter or exit a polling location. The “protective zone” extends 100 feet from the outside entrance of any polling site. Attempts to interfere with voters within this zone are usually handled by law enforcement officers from the appropriate agency.

According to Porrino, any person who believes his or her right to vote has been  interfered with, or who wishes to report other voting-related problems or concerns, should contact the state’s hotline at 1-877-NJVOTER.

Members of the public also can direct election-related questions to their County Superintendent of Elections and county Board of Elections. A list of county-level election office contacts, as well as other useful elections-related informtion, can be found on the New Jersey Division of Elections Web site at www.NJElections.org.

 

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